By Felix Khanoba
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the administration’s performance and ongoing economic reforms have positioned it favourably before Nigerians.
Alausa said the President’s bold policy decisions are already yielding tangible economic benefits, with improving macroeconomic indicators and positive assessments from leading local and international institutions serving as evidence of progress.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the minister said the Tinubu administration has remained faithful to the commitments it made to Nigerians by introducing far-reaching reforms aimed at repositioning the economy and laying the foundation for sustainable and inclusive development.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, Alausa maintained that the country’s economic progress is backed by verifiable data rather than political claims.
He noted that independent reports released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, Bloomberg and Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicate that the ongoing reforms are producing measurable results while strengthening confidence in the Nigerian economy.
The minister observed that key economic indicators are gradually improving, pointing to easing inflation, expanding economic activities and steady progress across other critical sectors as evidence that the reforms are beginning to deliver the desired outcomes.
While acknowledging the encouraging outlook, Alausa stressed that the President remains committed to ensuring that the reforms are enduring and continue to benefit Nigerians beyond the lifespan of the current administration.
“The President is focused on building a stronger Nigeria for generations to come. These reforms are not designed for short-term gains but to create lasting prosperity. There is no value in making difficult decisions if they cannot stand the test of time,” the minister said.
He further stated that the administration’s emphasis on fiscal discipline, structural reforms and long-term economic stability is already translating into positive outcomes across various sectors, positioning the country for inclusive growth, enhanced productivity and sustainable national development.
Reaffirming his confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership, Alausa argued that as Nigerians continue to experience improvements in economic conditions and witness the impact of the administration’s reforms, the President’s record in office will provide the strongest justification for seeking a fresh mandate in 2027.
The minister also reiterated the Tinubu administration’s commitment to implementing policies that will strengthen the economy, improve citizens’ welfare and advance the Renewed Hope Agenda, expressing optimism that the gains already recorded would translate into lasting prosperity for Nigerians.
