Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said that President Bola Tinubu’s government pulled Nigeria’s economy back from the edge of collapse and put public finances on a steady path again.
Speaking on June 12 at The Platform Nigeria event hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade and The Covenant Nation, Soludo praised the reforms introduced by Tinubu’s administration. He called for a national revival in values and ideas to support lasting growth in the country.
The governor spoke on the topic “Rebuilding Our Nation” and urged political parties to focus on clear ideas rather than personal interests, as a step toward better politics in Nigeria.
Soludo said, “The audacious structural reforms embarked upon by the current administration of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu have rescued the economy from the tipping point.”
He noted that major international institutions such as the World Bank, IMF, and financial rating agencies have supported this positive outlook. Soludo explained that although he has previously been critical of these organizations, he now believes their recent assessments of Nigeria’s reforms are accurate.
Reflecting on the state of the economy before Tinubu took office, Soludo described it as “a standing dead horse,” with public finances close to failing. He warned that failure would have led to large-scale job losses and unpaid salaries and pensions. According to him, the government’s efforts have reversed this trend and improved key economic indicators.
Soludo also encouraged commentators and analysts to base their critiques on solid evidence and suggest workable alternatives instead of only offering opinions.
He acknowledged many important reforms still need to be made, from changing the constitution to improving security, infrastructure, and fighting corruption. However, he stressed the main challenge is how to carry out these changes well, given limited resources and inequality in society.
