Ogun monarch says Tinubu’s administration is putting Nigeria on a recovery path

# What the monarch said Oba Lukman Kuoye, the Olu of Imasayi in Yewa North, Ogun State, used his fifth coronation anniversary briefing to describe Nigeria as moving toward economic recovery under President Bola Tinubu. He tied that assessment to federal infrastructure activity and changes he said are visible on specific transport corridors.

# Concrete examples he gave

He also reported better electricity at his palace during the event, saying the light remained on for hours without a generator. He linked rising megawatt output to reduced need for local backup power and to wider economic activity returning.

# How he framed the pace of recovery Kuoye acknowledged that the administration's economic reforms will take time to deliver widespread benefit. He rejected the idea of a fast, magical turnaround, saying previous governments tried to manage the economy but that the present administration is attempting a more fundamental restructuring. Based on that view, he said he expects the economy will "turn better" over the next five years.

# Political context and credibility The monarch disclosed he was previously active in party politics under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He described his admiration for Tinubu's political track record and his ability to mentor others. Kuoye suggested that having more politicians with similar capacities would improve governance.

# Advice to politicians Kuoye used his own career as an example. After serving as vice chairman of Ado-Odo Local Government Area he declined another political tenure, later taking a role with the National Identity Management Commission. He urged politicians to develop secondary careers or businesses so they are not trapped by constant pursuit of office, arguing that such preparation will reduce desperation and unhealthy rivalry.

# Broader public mood Speaking ahead of Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary, Kuoye said political tensions were easing and that renewed economic interest was observable in communities. He presented improved electricity and ongoing infrastructure work as reasons Nigerians have more to celebrate this year than in the recent past.

# What he did not claim Kuoye did not provide independent economic data or timelines beyond his five-year outlook. His remarks were observational and rooted in local project sites and personal experience rather than published statistics.

# Bottom line The Olu of Imasayi frames recent road and power developments as early evidence of recovery under President Tinubu. He asks for patience as reforms take effect, expects better outcomes within five years, and urges politicians to plan for life beyond elected office to ease political competition.