Uzodinma Scores Tinubu 100%, Says President Rescued Nigeria From Economic Collapse

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves a “100 per cent performance score” for steering Nigeria away from economic collapse and restoring stability through bold and difficult reforms.

Speaking during a Sallah and third anniversary visit by governors to the President, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum praised Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a visionary leader whose policies have transformed the nation’s economic outlook.

“We have assessed your performance, Mr President, and I’m happy to announce that we have scored it a 100 per cent,” Uzodinma said.

“You have virtually recovered Nigeria from the brink of collapse to a state of stability and survival.”

The Imo governor said state governments were among the biggest beneficiaries of Tinubu’s reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and fiscal restructuring measures that have significantly boosted revenues available to subnational governments.

According to him, the President’s interventions, leadership style and commitment to national development have strengthened governance across the country and provided state governments with the resources needed to meet obligations and pursue critical development projects.

President Tinubu, in his remarks, defended his administration’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, insisting the move saved Nigeria from imminent bankruptcy.

“It was challenging at the time, but we survived. Instead of bankruptcy, Nigeria has survived. The economy has recovered. It is growing. Agriculture is booming,” the President said.

Tinubu noted that the subsidy regime had become unsustainable, consuming huge public resources while depriving critical sectors of much-needed investments.

He said ongoing reforms in infrastructure, agriculture, foreign exchange management and fiscal discipline were beginning to yield results, with improved macroeconomic indicators, rising investor confidence and enhanced revenue generation across states.

Vice President Kashim Shettima also applauded the President’s courage, describing the subsidy removal as a historic decision that confronted decades of economic distortions.
On behalf of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State said the reforms had strengthened the financial position of states, enabling many to clear salary arrears, reduce debt burdens and execute landmark projects.

The gathering of governors from across the country served as a strong endorsement of Tinubu’s economic agenda three years into his administration, with Uzodinma’s emphatic “100 per cent” score emerging as the highlight of the event.