Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that Nigeria’s acclaimed revenue growth delivers real benefits to citizens.
Obi Questions the Value of Revenue Milestones
In a social media statement, Obi congratulated the government for meeting its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule. However, he argued that figures alone mean little unless they improve everyday life.
Moreover, he stressed that true economic stability lies in improved education, healthcare, infrastructure, and poverty reduction. In addition, he noted that many critical projects remain underfunded, contractors are still awaiting payment, and schools and hospitals remain in poor condition.
Call for Transparent Investment
“For the next four months, the government must channel all excess revenue into health, education, and poverty alleviation,” Obi declared. Furthermore, he added that transparency, measurable outcomes, and verifiable results are essential. Without these, he warned, rising revenues will not translate into genuine national growth.
Tinubu Declares End to Borrowing
On Tuesday, President Tinubu announced that Nigeria had already achieved its 2025 revenue target by August. As a result, he explained, the government would now focus on building infrastructure to support trade, job creation, and economic expansion.
“We have met our revenue target. Nigeria is no longer borrowing. The naira is stabilising. Therefore, what we need now is infrastructure to boost exports, imports, and jobs. That is my guarantee,” Tinubu stated.
