As Nigeria marks the second anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, Emirates Logistics, has commended President Tinubu and National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for their strides in security, economic reform, and national development.
In a statement released, the CEO of Emirates Logistics, Prince Dr. Benson Onuwaje, praised the administration for navigating complex challenges and laying what he described as a strong foundation for the nation’s growth.
“President Tinubu inherited an extremely difficult economic situation, while NSA Ribadu confronted worsening insecurity. “Yet, in just two years, their commitment to peace, prosperity, and sustainable development is evident,” Dr. Onuwaje said.
He highlighted several achievements of the Tinubu administration, including the accelerated construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway,
repayment of over $35 billion in debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), nationwide conditional cash transfers to millions of households, among others.
Onuwaje lauded the creation of the forest guard as a landmark initiative that not only strengthens community security but also helps preserve indigenous forests and supports the country’s climate goals.
“This move will create jobs, ease the burden on the military and police, and improve environmental protection,” he stated.
The Emirates Logistics CEO also praised Ribadu for his leadership in restoring stability to volatile regions, particularly in the Niger Delta.
“Nuhu Ribadu is one of the most disciplined and effective National Security Advisers Nigeria has ever had. “His honest and transparent approach to resolving disputes in oil-producing communities is driving real change,”Dr. Onuwaje said.
According to him, Nigeria’s oil production has seen substantial improvements, with current output nearing 1.6 million barrels per day—up from under 1 million in mid-2022. He expressed confidence that with strategic reforms and stronger community involvement in pipeline protection, production could reach 3 million barrels per day.
He further called for the recruitment of more professionals in oil and gas safety to boost output and reduce pipeline vandalism.
Despite the administration’s achievements, Dr. Onuwaje noted that everyday Nigerians continue to struggle with high prices of food and petrol.
“We urge the President to urgently intervene in stabilizing fuel prices,” he said. “There is also a pressing need for a national price control mechanism to help households cope with inflation.”
He called on state and local governments to become more proactive in food production, emphasizing that food security should not be left to the federal government alone.