RismadarVoice Reporters
July 5, 2026
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying recent macroeconomic indicators suggest the administration’s policies are beginning to produce positive results.
The former governor, a banker by profession, said although Nigeria is still facing significant economic challenges, improvements in key macroeconomic fundamentals provide reasons for optimism and deserve the support of all Nigerians.
Emmanuel’s position was conveyed by his Special Assistant on Media, Stephen Abia, while speaking to journalists on preparations for the former governor’s 60th birthday.
According to him, countries facing major national challenges require leaders and citizens to unite behind the government to restore stability and normalcy.
“When nations face existential crisis, leaders are bound to rally around the incumbent leadership in a bid to rescue and restore normalcy. Our case in Nigeria shouldn’t be different as we confront our current challenges,” Emmanuel said.
He noted that, as a player in Nigeria’s economic and financial sector, he has observed encouraging improvements in critical economic indicators, adding that President Tinubu deserves the support of Nigerians.
“As a player in Nigeria’s economic and financial sector, there are some improvements in critical economic indicators. Mr President deserves all our support,” he stated.
Abia disclosed that although friends had planned activities to celebrate Emmanuel’s 60th birthday, the former governor opted for a quiet and reflective observance, dedicating the milestone to prayer, reflection and contemplation on leadership, responsibility and nation-building.
He added that Emmanuel believes the positive macroeconomic signals emerging from the Federal Government’s bold economic reforms could, over time, translate into improved living conditions for ordinary Nigerians and strengthen the country’s overall economic wellbeing.
The former governor stressed that policies designed to advance Nigeria’s national interest should receive broad support regardless of political affiliations, assuring President Tinubu of his continued backing for reforms aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth, stability and long-term national prosperity.
