- Tinubu’s Leadership Bringing Back Hope to Nigerians – Shagari
- Muntari Shagari is the former Minister of Water Resources and current Board Chairman of the National Inland Waterways Authority
- He commended President Tinubu for appointing a retired Army General, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence
Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Muntari Shagari, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies are rekindling purposeful governance and renewing hope among Nigerians.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Shagari, a former Minister of Water Resources and current Board Chairman of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Sokoto.
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According to him, the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda is gradually reshaping the nation’s economy and restoring public confidence in government. He described the president’s economic policies as bold, timely and transformative, noting that they were designed to address deep-seated structural challenges inherited by the current administration.
Shagari said President Tinubu assumed office at a time when Nigeria was grappling with a battered economy, widespread despair and soaring prices of food and essential commodities, which were beyond the reach of many citizens.
He added that over the past two years, deliberate economic reforms introduced by the administration had begun to reverse the trend, with a gradual reduction in the prices of food items and other key commodities, thereby easing pressure on Nigerians.
While acknowledging that the reforms initially came with difficulties, Shagari stressed that the measures were necessary to stabilise the economy and lay a sustainable foundation for long-term growth. He urged Nigerians to exercise patience and understanding, warning that short-term discomfort should not overshadow the long-term benefits for the country.
The former deputy governor also commended President Tinubu for appointing a retired Army General, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence, describing the move as strategic in strengthening the fight against insecurity and terrorism.
