Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Need Continuity Beyond 2027 — Jigawa Gov

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda, arguing that the policies require continuity beyond the 2027 general elections to achieve their intended objectives.

Namadi made the appeal on Saturday, November 14, 2026, while receiving a delegation of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement at Government House, Dutse.

The delegation was led by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi, and visited the state to inaugurate the movement’s chapter and present 31 specially equipped vehicles for nationwide grassroots mobilisation in support of Tinubu’s re-election.

The governor described the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market as difficult but necessary decisions taken by the Federal Government in the interest of the country.

According to him, the reforms have increased the financial resources available to governments at all levels, providing states with greater capacity to implement development projects and programmes.

Namadi urged Nigerians to appreciate the long-term objectives of the policies and support their continued implementation rather than abandon them before their expected benefits are fully realised.

He maintained that sustaining the reforms would be important to consolidating the gains of the government’s economic restructuring efforts.

The governor’s comments come amid ongoing national debate over the impact of Tinubu’s economic policies, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms.

While the Federal Government has defended the measures as necessary to address longstanding economic challenges, Nigerians continue to face concerns over the cost of living, food prices and household purchasing power.

Namadi’s position reflects calls by several government officials and political stakeholders for policy continuity beyond 2027, arguing that frequent changes in economic direction could undermine ongoing reforms.

The visit by the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement also formed part of political mobilisation activities ahead of the next general elections, with the group seeking to expand support for the President across the country.