Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Coalition of Niger Deltans for Equity and Justice (CNDEJ) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The group made its pledge at a press conference in Warri, Delta State, through its spokesman, Prince Meshach Bebenimibo.
Bebenimibo said the decision to queue behind President Tinubu’s second term was hinged on the array of achievements recorded in the past two years across various sectors of the country.
“We will continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because he means well for Nigerians. The following are some achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
Bebenimibo noted that the policy of fuel subsidy removal has put an end to financial loopholes, while foreign exchange transparency and stability have led to unprecedented stability in the forex market.
“Oil and Gas Reforms: In 2024, Nigeria became the most attractive destination for oil and gas investments in Africa, securing over $5 billion in Final Investment Decisions (FIDs). The 2024 Electricity Act provides a framework for state governments to establish regulated electricity markets, following a constitutional amendment,” he added.
On local government autonomy, Bebenimibo recalled that the present government recorded a landmark Supreme Court ruling in July 2024, which empowered local governments with unprecedented financial autonomy, with an Inter-Ministerial Committee established to ensure compliance.
“Over 169,000 students have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), receiving N32.8 billion for school fees and upkeep. New development commissions have been established for the North-Central, South-East, and North-West regions, alongside the creation of a Federal University of Environmental Technology.
“The Federal Executive Council recently approved $1.07 billion from the World Bank for health programmes, including targeted subsidies for cancer patients, while a backlog of over 200,000 international passports was cleared within three weeks in 2024,” he recounted among Tinubu’s achievements.
Bebenimibo stated that under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has become a hub of construction activity with the recent approvals from the Federal Executive Council of over N2.5 trillion for various road projects.
“The bold initiatives of President Tinubu are fostering greater fiscal capacity, a reformed tax regime, and improved living standards for Nigerians through various support programmes.
“We are witnessing a transformative era, where hope is being renewed for all Nigerians, regardless of age or gender, across the nation,” Bebenimibo added.
He promised that the coalition would mobilise youths to support the federal government soon.
“We will mobilise five million youths to rally and support the APC-led Federal Government of Nigeria in the coming weeks. It is only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that can take us to the promised land flowing with milk and honey.”