Alhaji Muntari Shagari, former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and current Chairman of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has praised President Bola Tinubu for implementing policies that are revitalising governance and boosting public trust in Nigeria.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Wednesday, Shagari described the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda as bold and transformative, aimed at addressing structural challenges inherited by the current administration.
“Two years into this administration, we are witnessing gradual reductions in food prices and essential commodities, thanks to deliberate economic reforms,” he said, adding that short-term discomforts were necessary for long-term stability.
Shagari welcomed the appointment of retired Army General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister, noting that it has brought renewed professionalism and better coordination to Nigeria’s security architecture.
He also commended the operationalisation of the Dangote Refinery, emphasising its importance for national energy security and economic independence.
Regarding waterways development, Shagari pledged to deploy modern boats, life-jackets, and other equipment to enhance safety and efficiency in riverine transportation, aligning with the administration’s blue economy priorities.
Concluding, Shagari urged citizens to remain supportive of ongoing reforms, expressing optimism that Tinubu’s policies would ultimately deliver sustained prosperity, security, and unity across the nation.
