Tinubu hasn’t kept all 2023 promises, but economy has improved — Edo commissioner

Edo State Commissioner for Information, Kazeem Afegbua, offered a measured assessment of President Bola Tinubu's first few years in office, acknowledging that not all campaign promises were fulfilled but emphasizing the administration's notable economic progress. Speaking on ARISE News' Morning Show, Afegbua defended the government's efforts, stating that Tinubu's administration has made "a lot of remarkable improvements" despite any unmet campaign pledges.

The APC chieftain highlighted the immediate removal of the petrol subsidy as a pivotal early decision, noting that Tinubu "did not mince words" and addressed the petroleum sector challenges head-on from day one. Afegbua projected an annual economic growth rate of six percent, attributing this positive trajectory to the stability achieved in the micro-economy and the confidence it instills in both local and foreign investors.

He also praised the National Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative, designed to support indigent students with university education, and the devolution of power to local government levels, which he believes will enhance fiscal allocation from the federation account. Afegbua concluded by stating that if the current positive trends continue, Nigeria could see significant macro-economic benefits in the next four years, looking ahead to the 2027 APC election, where a new manifesto is expected.