Sanwo-Olu Says Tinubu Is Making Nigeria ‘Envy of the World’
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as positioning Nigeria to become “the envy of the world,” according to channelstv.com.
The governor’s remarks, as reported by channelstv.com, came amid continued federal initiatives under Tinubu, who assumed the presidency in May 2023 after winning a contested election. Sanwo-Olu, who governs Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital and most populous city, has been a longstanding political ally of the president and is one of the more prominent voices in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa by gross domestic product and the continent’s most populous nation with more than 200 million people, has historically grappled with infrastructure deficits, security challenges, and recurring economic difficulties. Tinubu’s early tenure was marked by sweeping reforms, including the removal of a long-standing fuel subsidy and a unification of the country’s exchange rates. His administration has framed these measures as necessary to reset the economy, though they have drawn significant public criticism over rising living costs and persistent inflation.
Sanwo-Olu’s endorsement reflects the close political alignment between Lagos State and the federal government. The governor has frequently appeared alongside Tinubu at national events, policy announcements, and party functions since the president’s inauguration.
The comments arrive against a backdrop of continuing domestic debate over the pace and direction of federal reforms, with opposition figures and organised labour groups questioning whether the administration’s policies are delivering tangible relief to ordinary citizens. Channelstv.com did not specify the occasion, venue, or fuller context of Sanwo-Olu’s remarks in its headline.
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- channelstv.com — Tinubu Is Making Nigeria Envy Of The World, Says Sanwo-Olu
