27 states escaped economic collapse through Tinubu’s reforms — Idris

Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, has credited policy reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu with preventing economic collapse in at least 27 Nigerian states.

Idris made the statement on Saturday while delivering a public lecture at the 34th convocation ceremony and 43rd founders’ day celebration of the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

The lecture, titled “Youth and Nation Building: Navigating Opportunities in an Era of National Reforms,” examined the impact of recent government policies.

According to the minister, prior to May 29, 2023, no fewer than 27 states were struggling to meet basic financial obligations, including the payment of workers’ salaries. He noted that Tinubu, during his nationwide campaign, had articulated a clear vision for national development.

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Idris said that upon assuming office, the president introduced reforms that helped reverse the financial decline of those states. 

He explained that statutory allocations to the states have increased significantly reportedly tripling previous levels thereby enabling them to clear salary arrears, undertake major infrastructure projects, and improve service delivery to citizens.

The minister stressed that these gains were the result of deliberate reforms and a focused leadership strategy under Tinubu’s administration.

He further stated that sustainable national development is unattainable without continuous policy reforms, noting that such measures are critical for correcting past errors and strengthening the nation-building process.

Without these interventions, he added, the country would have faced serious economic challenges.

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Idris also noted that the reforms are creating new opportunities for Nigerian youths, empowering them to contribute more meaningfully to national development.