By Our Correspondent

National News – Political leaders, traditional rulers, academics, youth groups and civil society organisations from Northern Nigeria on Saturday endorsed the continuation of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms beyond 2027.

The endorsement came during the Northern Stakeholders Townhall Engagement held at Arewa House in Kaduna.

The stakeholders said the economic reforms introduced by the Federal Government require more time to stabilise the economy and improve living conditions for Nigerians.

They stressed that policy continuity would help sustain the gains already recorded in different sectors.

Representing the President, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described the Tinubu administration as bold and reform-oriented.

He said decisions such as fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms were necessary to rescue the economy from collapse.

Dare stated that the reforms had improved external reserves, increased allocations to states and boosted investor confidence.

He admitted that Nigerians were facing hardship but appealed for patience, saying the long-term benefits would soon become visible.

He also highlighted intervention programmes introduced by the administration, including the NELFUND student loan scheme, healthcare reforms, pension restructuring, salary adjustments and youth empowerment initiatives.

The presidential aide listed major infrastructure projects being executed across the country.

They include the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway, railway modernisation and airport upgrades.

Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said increased federal allocations had helped Governor Uba Sani’s administration expand infrastructure and social welfare programmes.

He revealed that Kaduna introduced over 100 Compressed Natural Gas buses providing free transportation services for residents.

Participants at the event called for stronger public awareness of government policies, improved security operations and sustained grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.

They warned that reversing current reforms could affect national development and economic recovery.