President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed the nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary, reassuring citizens that ongoing structural reforms are yielding positive economic results and steering the country toward sustainable prosperity.
In the national broadcast, the President acknowledged the tough economic choices faced by households across the country over the past three years. However, he emphasized that hard decisions—including fiscal realignments and foreign exchange interventions—were necessary to rescue the national economy from systemic collapse and place it on a path of self-reliant expansion.
Highlighting key achievements of his administration, President Tinubu pointed to major investments in public transportation infrastructure, expanding access to cheap alternative energy like Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), agricultural funding to boost food production, and targeted credit schemes for small businesses and students. He assured Nigerians that inflation is continuing its downward trajectory as domestic production increases.
On national security, the Commander-in-Chief praised the gallantry of the Armed Forces, noting that coordinated operations have significantly weakened insurgent networks, banditry, and oil theft across key geopolitical zones. He pledged continued investment in advanced military hardware, intelligence gathering, and personnel welfare to safeguard lives and property.
In his concluding charge, President Tinubu called on political leaders, civil society organizations, the private sector, and youth groups to remain united and patriotic, emphasizing that building a peaceful, equitable, and prosperous Nigeria requires collective effort.
Below is the excerpted summary text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address:
“Fellow Nigerians, on this momentous occasion of our 66th Independence anniversary, I salute your unwavering faith, resilience, and patriotism. The journey to national economic renewal has required patience and courage, but I assure you that our sacrifices are birthing a brighter future. Our economic reforms are stabilizing the Naira, lowering inflation, and attracting transformative foreign investments. We are strengthening security, empowering our youth, and ensuring food security. Let us stay united as one people under God as we build the Nigeria of our dreams.”
