Once Tinubu finishes reforms, Nigeria will be like US, England — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence that Nigeria will become economically as strong as the United States and England following President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms.

According to Nigerian Tribune, Okpebholo made the remarks in a viral video while addressing supporters, praising Tinubu’s courage in removing fuel subsidy despite its economic consequences.

“Mr President is a man of courage. For many years, Nigeria has been battling to remove fuel subsidy, and no president, right from Obasanjo to our own Goodluck, could remove fuel subsidy.”

He maintained that the reforms were already yielding positive results and would eventually strengthen Nigeria’s economy.

“By the time he cements all those holes, Nigeria will bounce back. Nigeria will be strong like America. Nigeria will be as strong like England. Our economy will be very strong.”

Okpebholo also highlighted increased federal allocations to states and ongoing infrastructure projects in Benin City.

He urged supporters to mobilise 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.