President Bola Tinubu has placed stable electricity supply, food security, economic growth and job creation at the centre of his 2027–2031 re-election campaign, outlining plans to build on the promises made during his 2023 presidential campaign.
Under his From Reform to Prosperity Agenda, the President is proposing measures to improve electricity supply, boost agricultural production, strengthen security, expand healthcare coverage, develop road infrastructure and support small and medium-sized businesses.
Tinubu highlighted the key areas of the agenda on Tuesday at a campaign rally in Jigawa State, where he outlined his administration’s plans to improve livelihoods, stimulate economic activities and address some of the country’s major challenges.
The rally formed part of the President’s official visit to the state, during which he commissioned four development projects, including the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre and the Garu Road Dualisation Project in Dutse metropolis.
Speaking at the rally, Tinubu reiterated his commitment to providing reliable electricity, saying his administration would address the country’s power challenges to support businesses, industries and economic growth.
He criticised the existing privatisation arrangement in the electricity sector, arguing that it had failed to deliver the expected results, and promised to ensure reliable power supply across the country.
“We will provide reliable power. Not all this privatisation that is not working; we will provide you with reliable power in this Nigeria,” he said.
On food security, the President promised increased investment in agriculture, including financial support for small-scale farmers, agricultural mechanisation and research, as part of efforts to boost domestic food production and reduce food prices.
He said Nigeria had the arable land, human resources and commitment needed to achieve food self-sufficiency, adding that his administration would work towards making food more affordable.
“We have the arable land. We have the commitment. We have the people. We can feed ourselves, and we will bring the food prices down to the minimum,” he said.
As part of efforts to support farmers and increase agricultural output, Tinubu announced plans to introduce interest-free loans for small-scale farmers, provide agricultural subsidies and offer incentives to encourage increased production.
He also disclosed plans to establish mechanised farming service centres in six geographical locations to improve farmers’ access to modern equipment and reduce dependence on manual labour.
“We are going to install a mechanised farming service centre in six geographical locations,” he said.
The President further pledged to strengthen the involvement of universities in agricultural research and development, saying academic institutions would be encouraged to develop innovative farming methods, improve productivity and support Nigeria’s drive towards food self-sufficiency.
“Our universities will involve in research and development more in agriculture than ever before. We have the arable land. We have the commitment,” he added.
Tinubu also addressed the country’s security challenges, calling on Nigerians to collaborate with security agencies by providing timely information about suspicious activities and individuals in their communities.
He urged residents to see their neighbours as partners in maintaining security, stressing that information from members of the public would help security agencies identify and address threats.
“But working together, see your neighbour as your friend and partner. See the individual and get information. Anything you know about his security, report it immediately,” he said.
The President assured Nigerians that his administration was working to improve the welfare of security personnel through better salaries, housing and other incentives, while strengthening the operational capacity of the police and armed forces.
“I promise you, we are working hard to ensure that Nigeria is safe and our forces are well taken care of. Housing, reward, regardless of where they come from. We will conquer insecurity,” he said.
He maintained that the government would continue to strengthen security institutions to address threats to national unity and stability.
“We’ve been through many wars. We will defeat our enemies. Enemies of unity, enemies of stability, enemies of hope,” Tinubu said.
The President also defended the removal of petrol subsidy, dismissing calls for its reinstatement and describing claims that his administration would restore the policy as misleading.
He argued that returning to the subsidy regime would undermine the government’s ability to finance critical development projects and fulfil its commitments to Nigerians.
“We are paying better salaries today. To those who say subsidy is coming back, it’s a lie. Don’t let them lie to you again,” he said.