Nigeria at 64: Why I started reforms after assuming office as President, Tinubu explains

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained his reason for implementing reforms after assuming office in May 2023
  • Tinubu said the reforms were necessary to prevent Nigeria’s economy from collapsing and initiate progress
  • He said he took over when Nigeria’s economy faced many headwinds, and its physical security was highly impaired

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State House, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he saved Nigeria from collapse by choosing to reform the political economy and defence architecture of the country.