Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged intensified action against insecurity, expanded youth empowerment programmes and deeper investments in technology and education as his administration marks three years in office.
Speaking during a nationwide broadcast commemorating his third anniversary as president, Tinubu said security remains central to his government’s vision for national recovery and economic prosperity.
“Security remains central to our national mission and to the creation of a virile and prosperous society,” the president said.
According to him, Nigerian security agencies have intensified operations against terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and bandit groups across the country.
“Our Armed Forces and security agencies have intensified operations against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, oil thieves, and criminal networks,” Tinubu stated.
“While challenges remain, many communities and highways are becoming safer and more economically active.”
The president said government was investing heavily in intelligence gathering, surveillance systems, logistics and inter-agency cooperation to improve national security and reclaim areas threatened by criminal activity.
“We are improving the capabilities of our armed forces and security agencies, and reclaiming the authority of the Nigerian state wherever criminality threatens peace and order,” he said.
Tinubu also used the anniversary address to directly appeal to young Nigerians, describing them as central to the country’s future development.
“To our young people, I want you to know this nation believes in you,” he said.
“You are not a problem to be managed. You are the engine of Nigeria’s future.”
The president said his administration was expanding opportunities for youths across technology, sports, agriculture, manufacturing, entrepreneurship and the creative sector.
He noted that government investments in digital skills, technical education, innovation and enterprise support were designed to prepare young Nigerians for a more competitive global economy.
“We are investing in digital skills, technical education, innovation, student financing, and enterprise support because the future must be driven by Nigerian talent, creativity, and productivity,” Tinubu said.
The president also highlighted efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, describing digital infrastructure as critical to national productivity and economic growth.
“Telecom operators are expanding networks, investing in infrastructure, recruiting Nigerian talent, and widening digital access across the country,” he stated.
“A connected Nigeria is a more competitive Nigeria.”
Tinubu further defended the administration’s education interventions, revealing that over 1.5 million students have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
“The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has provided over 1.5 million students with access to higher education,” he said.
In the healthcare sector, the president disclosed that thousands of primary healthcare centres were being revitalised while health insurance coverage for vulnerable Nigerians was expanding nationwide.
Tinubu acknowledged the economic difficulties many Nigerians continue to face but urged citizens not to lose faith in the country’s future.
“History teaches us that great nations are not built in comfort,” he said.
“They are built through sacrifice, resilience, courage, and collective purpose.”
The president appealed for national unity across ethnic, religious and regional lines, insisting that no group should feel excluded from Nigeria’s progress.
“Nigeria belongs to all of us—no region, faith, or group should feel marginalised or forgotten,” Tinubu declared.
“Our diversity is a source of strength.”
He concluded the address by urging Nigerians to reject division and remain committed to nation-building despite ongoing economic and security challenges.
“History tests nations before it elevates them,” Tinubu said.
“But I believe with all my heart that we shall emerge stronger, fairer, more united, and more prosperous than ever before.”
