Nigeria must be governed by institutions stronger than individuals - Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says his administration isstrengthening institutions to safeguard the nation’s democracy. Tinubu spoke through a representative on Monday in Abuja atthe 28th anniversary of the death of the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. The memorial, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre inAbuja, was themed ‘The Union We Hope to Become’. Represented by George Akume, secretary to the government ofthe federation, Tinubu highlighted his administration’s reforms, includingeconomic stabilisation, energy, food security, digital innovation, and youthempowerment. The president said the reforms are designed to create afairer and more prosperous nation anchored on strong institutions. “Today, this administration is deliberately strengtheningthe institutions that safeguard our democracy, not just in our home, but alsoin our sub-region. We are overhauling sectors that should drive growth,investing in the creativity of our young people,” he said. “Supporting small and medium enterprises, transforminginfrastructure, and deepening programmes that protect the vulnerable. “Every aspect of the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed tobuild a nation, a union that is fairer, more secure, more prosperous, andgoverned by citizens’ trust.” ‘PATRIOT, STRATEGIC BUILDER’Tinubu said Yar’Adua was not just a remarkable soldier butalso a phenomenal political strategist. He said the principles of integrity, accountability, andpublic service championed by the late Yar’Adua remain central to hisgovernment’s agenda. “Major-general Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s legacy reminds us thatNigeria must be governed by institutions stronger than individuals,” Tinubusaid. “These convictions shape our efforts today to upholdtransparency, build trust between government and citizens, and strengthendemocratic governance.” Tinubu called on Nigerians to honour Yar’Adua not justthrough remembrance but by actively contributing to nation-building. “Let us match his faith with our service. We must not onlyspeak of hope, but we must build a nation worthy of it,” he said. Yar’Adua was the chief of staff, supreme headquarters,during the military rule in 1976 and was the de facto second-in-command. He died in prison in 1997 while serving a life sentence,over allegations of plotting a coup to overthrow the regime of Sani Abacha, whowas the head of state.

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