Kolade Alabi: Tinubu has shown clear ways of resolving Nigeria’s challenges

Kolade Alabi, chairman of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos state, says President Bola Tinubu has shown clear ways of resolving Nigeria’s challenges.

Speaking on Thursday when the leadership of the conference met with Tinubi in Lagos, Alabi said the council leaders are convinced that the president would elevate Nigeria into the group of developed nations.

He expressed confidence that the country would soon see improvements.

Alabi noted that the president is well-informed about the events and developments occurring both around him and across the nation.

“We were highly impressed with the fact that he was in very good spirits. He displayed a high level of understanding of the issues in the country and showed clear ways of resolving them. He didn’t mince words on his strategies to improve the economic situation of the country. For the first time in the history of our country, we have a president who is better prepared for the job,” Alabi said.

Alabi, who is the former national president of Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) within Tinubu’s two years in office has fixed two of the four state-owned oil refineries, achieving what many had regarded as impossible.

He said Tinubu’s government has increased crude oil production, with an expected inflow of foreign currency into the country account and growth in the foreign reserves.

He described the ongoing construction of Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry superhighways as iconic and an audacious move by the administration.

“I wasn’t surprised by His Excellency’s announcement as ThisDay Man of the Year. Who else is deserving of the award if not Mr President going by the reforms he has carried out within shortest period of his administration?” he asked.

Alabi said the president’s reforms and the stabilisation of Nigeria’s macroeconomic environment are proving fruitful and beneficial, despite whatever short term hardship they may have occasioned.

“The achievements recorded so far show that this administration knows what to do in alleviating poverty and uplifting the spirit of Nigerians. We cannot but appeal to the people to also support the administration to ensure that the agenda of Renewed Hope is completely achieved,” he said.

He stated that the administration is making significant strides in reducing inflation, particularly food inflation, through initiatives like dry-season farming. Alabi said these efforts aim to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and reduce the country’s reliance on imported food products, which has been a major driver of rising prices in Nigeria.

This, he added, would crash the price of food and the cost of living for the average Nigerian.

Alabi, who is also the chairman of Bariga Local Council, assured Nigerians that better days are ahead with policies being pursued by Tinubu.

He also urged governors across the country to support the president’s efforts by prioritising infrastructure development, creating wealth through job opportunities, and implementing measures to reduce poverty. This collaborative approach, he emphasised, is essential for driving sustainable growth and improving the living standards of Nigerians.

Alabi highlighted that at the grassroots level, efforts are actively being made to enable millions of Nigerians to become self-reliant.

“We have undertaken numerous initiatives within our councils to empower millions of Nigerians. At the same time, we ensure that infrastructural development remains a priority. Our programme are designed to align with and implement President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope policies at the grassroots,” he stated.