APC chieftain and former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Farouq Aliyu, has defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, insisting that many of the policies were necessary due to the financial challenges inherited by the government.
According to a video shared on the official YouTube channel of Arise News on Friday, May 29, 2026, Aliyu spoke on the impact of the administration’s policies while assessing the government’s performance after three years in office.
During the interview, he acknowledged the economic hardship experienced by many Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market. However, he argued that previous administrations had avoided confronting what he described as long-standing economic problems because of the political consequences involved.
Aliyu maintained that the current administration decided to take difficult but necessary steps to stabilise the economy and create a stronger financial foundation for the country.
Speaking on the government’s achievements so far, the APC chieftain pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects, the student loan initiative, improvements in health insurance coverage, and efforts to attract foreign direct investment as signs of progress under the Tinubu administration.
He also addressed concerns over insecurity, stating that the fight against armed groups and non-state actors remains a complicated challenge. According to him, members of the armed forces and security agencies are making significant sacrifices in their efforts to protect Nigerians and restore peace in affected areas.
Responding to calls for a stronger assessment of the administration’s performance after three years, Aliyu insisted that more time is needed before the full impact of the government’s programmes can be properly evaluated.
“Three years is not enough time for anyone to see significant impact in these programs,” he said.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to remain patient and allow the administration more time to implement its policies and deliver expected results.