Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru has urged Nigerians to consolidate recent policy gains and continue backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the nation moves into 2026, saying that early signs of economic recovery are taking shape.
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In a New Year message to constituents in Lagos East and to Nigerians at large, Abiru described 2026 as a year for reflection, renewal and collective resolve. He said the coming year presents an opportunity to deepen grassroots empowerment and expand opportunities for young people across the country.
“The reforms already underway have begun to lay a foundation for sustainable growth,” Abiru said. “It is important that citizens sustain their support so that these policies can deliver improved livelihoods, stronger infrastructure and broader access to opportunity.”
The senator highlighted youth development as a central pillar of the administration’s recovery efforts, calling for targeted interventions that will enable more young Nigerians to access training, finance and employment. He said inclusive growth must reach “every ward, every community and every household” in Lagos East, and pledged to champion legislation and constituency projects that steer resources to the grassroots.
At the national level, Abiru pointed to encouraging indicators that suggest the economy is stabilising after a period of adjustment. He credited far-reaching fiscal and monetary reforms for creating conditions for recovery and said continuity of policy will be critical to entrench gains.
“Stability does not come overnight,” he added. “It requires patience, sustained public engagement and constructive dialogue between government and citizens. We are beginning to see positive signs, but more work remains.”
Abiru also emphasised the importance of unity, dialogue and tolerance in addressing Nigeria’s political and economic challenges. He argued that the country’s diversity should be treated as a source of strength, and urged political leaders and citizens to engage respectfully across different views in pursuit of shared national goals.
The senator’s message underlined a pragmatic approach: support ongoing reforms while demanding transparency, accountability and delivery on promised outcomes. He encouraged constituents to hold public officials to account and to participate in community initiatives designed to improve local services and stimulate small-scale economic activity.
Wishing Nigerians peace, good health and renewed hope for 2026, Abiru expressed optimism that the new year would bring greater progress and prosperity. He said his office will continue to work on measures to improve roads, healthcare access and vocational training in Lagos East, and that he would press for federal policies that support job creation and private-sector investment.
As the country seeks to move past short-term economic pressures, Abiru’s call for continued backing of reform programmes aligns with wider efforts to attract investment and diversify growth drivers. For many observers, the key test will be the pace at which reforms translate into tangible improvements in living standards and employment for ordinary Nigerians.
For now, the senator’s New Year appeal stresses sober optimism and collective action: sustain reform gains, expand opportunity for youth and ensure development reaches the grassroots to build a firmer platform for economic recovery.
Key Takeaways:
- Senator Abiru calls for sustained support for President Tinubu to consolidate reforms and promote economic recovery.
- Focus on grassroots empowerment and youth opportunities to ensure inclusive growth and stability.
- Lawmaker pledges to advance policies that drive development across every ward, community and household in Lagos East.
