VIDEO: Seyi Tinubu admits hardship, urges support for father’s reforms

Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu, spoke at the inaugural Seyi Tinubu Colloquium, held in Lagos, urging Nigerians to trust the government's economic reforms. These reforms, he said, aim to create opportunities and secure a better future for younger generations. He addressed a gathering focusing on nation-building, youth inclusion in governance, and Nigeria's future.

In his welcome remarks, Seyi highlighted the responsibility each generation has to shape the country for those who follow. He praised President Tinubu's administration for addressing Nigeria's challenges not for its own benefit, but for future generations. Seyi cited three major decisions—the removal of petrol subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, and tax system overhauls—as crucial to Nigeria's economic trajectory.

He acknowledged the hardships these reforms have brought to some households, particularly those struggling with budget constraints. Despite the immediate pain, he argued that investments in infrastructure and key sectors like roads, highways, power, mining, manufacturing, and agriculture would yield long-term benefits by boosting productivity, connecting producers to markets, and generating employment opportunities.

Seyi also emphasized the need to strengthen institutions that enhance access to education and credit, as these could help Nigerian businesses compete globally. He supported the President's reform agenda, believing that a future built by today's leaders would provide meaningful rewards for hard-working young Nigerians. Seyi stressed the responsibility of young people to participate in leadership and ensure that decisions made today benefit future generations.