Nigeria still work in progress despite Tinubu’s reforms – Uzodimma

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, has stated that Nigeria remains a work in progress despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms. Addressing the third Raymond Dokpesi Lecture in Abuja, Uzodimma praised the President’s initiatives, such as the removal of fuel subsidies and the liberalisation of the naira, which have contributed to economic stability and improved foreign reserves.

However, he emphasized that significant challenges persist, including food security, human capital development, and the electoral process. Uzodimma highlighted the need for continued efforts in infrastructure development, particularly power, and stressed that Nigeria's unity is sometimes fragile. He acknowledged that while progress has been made in democracy and the electoral process, there is still room for improvement. Uzodimma made these remarks under the lecture theme, "Media, Democracy and National Development."