By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
Comrade Ayodele Wisdom Olawande is the Minister of Youth Development. In this interview, he highlights President Bola Tinubu’s administration, focusing on economic reforms, infrastructure development and youth empowerment. He says that despite the hardship from the ongoing reforms, the administration aims to create a sustainable economy and provide jobs. On the 2027 elections, he says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has a brighter chance if it continues to deliver on its promises. Excerpts:
President Tinubu is three years in office. What is your assessment of his administration?
Thank you very much. That is a very good question. Priorities depend on personal perspective. Assessing an administration does not only depend on talking points. Everyone knows the president came into power at a very difficult time for Nigeria. I remember what the Emir of Kano said: if anyone campaigns and tells you things will be easy, it is a lie. Nigeria needed someone dedicated, committed, energetic and of strong character to move the country forward.
This administration has taken bold steps and decisions to fix long-standing economic problems. The administration has chosen to make deliberate, sustained changes — not temporary measures or random sharing formulas — but to ensure necessary systems are put in place. Any administration that wants the good of Nigeria will seek every opportunity to create a prosperous life for the people, especially for young people. We are seeing improvements in several areas.
