President Bola Tinubu has admitted that Nigeria’s young population could vote him out of office if his administration fails to tackle the country’s economic challenges.
Tinubu made the remark on Thursday while speaking at the Africa CEO Forum.
According to the President, Nigeria’s youthful population is energetic, restless, and unwilling to accept excuses from political leaders.
“We have a very dynamic youthful population, restless and not ready to accept any excuses. As a politician, if I don’t prepare them for that, they will vote me out,” Tinubu said.
During the discussion, the President also addressed issues relating to the economy, investment climate, and tax reforms.
Reflecting on his time as governor of Lagos State, Tinubu described Lagos as the fifth-largest economy in Africa and expressed pride in the legacy of economic reforms implemented during his administration.
“I’m very proud of the legacy I left behind there, and I’m still monitoring it,” he added.
Tinubu further stated that reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks and improving transparency would help Nigeria attract more foreign direct investment.
According to him, Nigeria is currently attracting close to $20 billion in foreign direct investment this year.
The President also stressed the importance of accountability and transparency in building investor confidence.
“Investment is very cowardly unless you are transparent, accountable and forthright,” he stated.
Tinubu additionally called for stronger African economic cooperation, urging African nations to combine resources and negotiate collectively on global economic matters.
His comments have since generated reactions online, especially amid ongoing debates about Nigeria’s economy, rising living costs, unemployment, and youth dissatisfaction across the country.
