Tinubu: 'Why My Govt Has No Fear of Whatever Donald Trump is Doing,' Nigerian Leader Opens Up

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said Nigeria has achieved its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule, ruling out further borrowing
• Tinubu stated that the development was driven by non-oil earnings, noting that the country has made progress in stabilising the economy despite external pressures
• Tinubi dismissed concerns over the impact of the policies of his counterpart in the United States, Donald Trump

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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, September 2, said he will remain focused on Nigeria’s progress despite external pressures, including actions from the United States (US) President Donald Trump.

As reported by The Cable, Tinubu spoke when he received members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO), led by Tanko Almakura, former Nasarawa governor.

The Nation quoted President Tinubu as saying:

"Today, I'm standing before you I can brag that Nigeria is not borrowing a dime from a local bank. We have met our revenue target for the whole year, we met it in August. Non-oil revenue. If the non-oil revenue is doing well, then we have no fear of whatever Trump is doing."

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'Economic achievements under Tinubu'

Highlighting economic achievements, Tinubu declared that he has stabilised the Nigerian economy.

He said:

“The economy is stabilised; nobody is trading a piece of paper for an exchange rate anymore. When I took over, it was N1900 to a dollar. It’s N1,450 now. Rates have been stabilising now.”

Furthermore, the Nigerian leader promised continued efforts to create jobs through export, import, and industrial growth.

Buhari's supporter grateful to Tinubu

Also speaking, Senator Al-Makura offered heartfelt appreciation to Tinubu for what he described as a dignified, transparent, and loyalty-driven handling of Muhammadu Buhari’s death.

Al-Makura said:

“You did not only bury Muhammadu Buhari but honoured him and ensured a befitting state burial with full military honours."

He praised Tinubu for sharing a vision with Buhari that was founded not on “political assemblage” or benefits, but on values of discipline, justice, economic sovereignty, and responsible governance.

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Al-Makura said:

“You and President Muhammadu Buhari shared more than a political alliance. You were united by purpose and vision, not benefits."

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Atiku criticises APC, Tinubu

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that ahead of the 2027 election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of fighting the opposition "using thugs, infiltrators, and hired hooligans to break up political meetings" in some states.

Atiku, in a statement he personally signed, said security forces failed to act in the alleged incidents in in Kebbi, Kaduna, and Ogun states, "and even blamed the victims."

Reacting to the attacks purportedly by supporters of the APC and President Tinubu, Atiku asserted that the "silence" of the ruling party makes it complicit.

Source: Legit.ng