The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his third anniversary in office, saying the President’s bold economic decisions rescued Nigeria from the brink of economic collapse.
In a statement Saturday in Abuja to mark Tinubu’s three years in office, Kalu said the administration had demonstrated courage by implementing difficult but necessary reforms aimed at securing the country’s future.
“On behalf of myself and the good people I represent, I extend warm congratulations to you, His Excellency, as you mark three years of dedicated service to our nation. The past three years have tested our resolve, yet your administration has shown courage in taking bold decisions to secure our future,” Kalu said.
The deputy speaker credited the president with stabilising the economy and pursuing critical reforms that he said were laying the foundation for sustainable growth and national unity.
“From stabilising the economy to advancing critical reforms, your leadership continues to lay the foundation for lasting growth and unity. As you begin your fourth year, I pray for renewed strength, wisdom and grace to consolidate the gains achieved and deliver greater prosperity for all citizens,” he added.
Kalu also urged Nigerians to support Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, arguing that major reforms initiated by the administration require continuity to achieve their intended results.
“A second term ensures these policies are not reversed midstream, which would erase the sacrifice already made and destabilise investors’ confidence,” he said while citing reforms such as fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification and tax restructuring.
The lawmaker further pointed to major infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline, rail expansion initiatives and power sector upgrades, as reasons for sustaining the current administration beyond its first term.
According to him, the president has “cleared the ground” through reforms aimed at attracting foreign direct investment and rebuilding the country’s fiscal buffers for long-term economic growth.
“With inflation now trending down and reserves recovering, a second term is the harvest period where Nigerians begin to feel the benefits of earlier tough decisions,” Kalu stated.
He also highlighted ongoing security sector reforms, including efforts to strengthen policing and military operations, saying continuity in leadership would help sustain momentum against insecurity.
“The first term cleared the debris and laid the foundation. The second term builds the house. Re-electing President Tinubu is a vote to complete the work, protect the gains, and give reforms time to translate into more jobs, lower costs and lasting growth,” Kalu said.
The Deputy Speaker pledged the National Assembly’s continued support for policies and legislation aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians and advancing national development.
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