President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s most difficult days are behind it, declaring that a new era of stability and opportunity is emerging.
Speaking during his 65th Independence Day broadcast in Abuja, Tinubu acknowledged the hardships citizens have endured in recent months due to bold economic reforms, but stressed that those sacrifices are already laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.
My fellow Nigerians, I know you have borne the weight of change with patience and courage. I stand before you today to say that the worst is over. Hope is rising, and a stronger Nigeria is emerging,” the president said.
Tinubu pointed to improvements in foreign reserves, renewed investor confidence, and gradual stabilization in the energy and financial sectors as proof that reforms are beginning to bear fruit. He said savings from the removal of fuel subsidies and better management of national resources are being redirected into projects that will directly improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
On security, Tinubu commended the armed forces for gains recorded in combating insurgency, banditry, and other criminal activities. He promised more investment in intelligence, equipment, and welfare for security personnel to consolidate peace and stability.
The president also highlighted progress in healthcare, education, and technology, noting that Nigeria’s resilience over the past six and a half decades has prepared it to thrive in a new global order.
While critics argue that inflation, unemployment, and high cost of living continue to bite, Tinubu assured that government interventions—including social welfare programs, agricultural support, and affordable transport initiatives—will bring gradual relief.
Nigeria is a story of resilience. Our struggles do not define us—our courage does. Let us stand united, for a brighter tomorrow is within our reach,” he added.
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, Tinubu’s message was clear: the nation is at the dawn of renewal, and its best days still lie ahead.
