Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga says President Tinubu made difficult economic decisions to prevent Nigeria from sliding into fiscal crisis.
The Presidency has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing the administration as one that “took the bullets” for Nigeria to survive a fiscal crisis.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the remarks in a statement released amid increasing political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to Onanuga, opposition politicians have intensified campaigns aimed at discrediting the achievements of the Tinubu administration over the last three years.
He stated that the government inherited petrol scarcity, multiple exchange rates, subsidy challenges, low revenue generation, and severe debt servicing pressures in May 2023.
Onanuga said President Tinubu immediately removed fuel subsidy, floated the naira, and introduced fiscal reforms aimed at stabilising the economy.
He also claimed that increased allocations to states had enabled governors to embark on infrastructure and social development projects.
The presidential aide further stated that the administration had introduced programmes such as NELFUND and CREDICORP, while also working on reforms in the power and oil sectors.
On insecurity, Onanuga admitted that kidnappings and attacks remained a challenge but insisted that the government was supporting security agencies with more resources and international cooperation.
“The man who has taken the bullets to make Nigeria survive a fiscal disaster is even more willing to take additional bullets to make all Nigerians safe,” he stated.