President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged that Nigeria’s youth could remove him from office if he does not resolve the nation’s economic problems. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum on Thursday, Tinubu described the country’s young population as highly dynamic, restless, and intolerant of excuses.
“As a politician, if I don’t prepare them for that, they will vote me out,” the president stated, emphasizing the urgency of addressing their expectations.
Tinubu also addressed questions about economic reforms and investment strategies. He highlighted his achievements in improving tax collection during his tenure as Lagos State governor, noting that Lagos is now the fifth-largest economy in Africa. “I’m very proud of the legacy I left behind there, and I’m still monitoring it,” he said.
The president stressed that eliminating bureaucratic hurdles would attract more foreign direct investment. “This year alone, I can beat my chest that Nigeria is attracting close to $20 billion in foreign direct investments,” he claimed.
Tinubu further remarked that investment is “very cowardly” without transparency and accountability. He called on African nations to pool resources together to negotiate better terms globally, citing his article in the Financial Times about international rating agencies.