President Bola Tinubu, in his national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, on Wednesday reflected on the country’s journey since 1960, outlined the progress achieved under his administration, and unveiled fresh commitments on the economy, security, and youth empowerment.

Below are 20 key takeaways from his address:

1. Tinubu honoured Nigeria’s founding fathers and mothers, recalling their vision of a united, prosperous nation leading the black race.

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   He noted Nigeria’s significant progress since Independence, including vast improvements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

3. From just 120 secondary schools in 1960, Nigeria now has over 23,000, and 274 universities.

4. Despite challenges—civil war, dictatorships, and political crises—Nigeria has endured and remained united.
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5. Tinubu described his administration as committed to continuing the “unfinished nation-building business.”

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6. He said his government inherited a collapsing economy and chose tough reforms over complacency.

7. Removal of fuel subsidies and multiple exchange rates redirected resources to education, healthcare, security, and infrastructure.

8. He declared: “The worst is over. Yesterday’s pains are giving way to relief.”

9. GDP growth in Q2 2025 was 4.23%, Nigeria’s fastest in four years.

10. Non-oil revenue exceeded ₦20 trillion by August 2025, a record-breaking achievement.

11. Nigeria’s external reserves climbed to $42.03 billion, the highest since 2019.

12. Trade surplus reached ₦7.46 trillion in Q2 2025, with non-oil exports making up 48%.

13. Oil production rebounded to 1.68 million barrels per day, alongside renewed local refining of fuel.

14. Tinubu said the naira has stabilised, with forex reforms ending arbitrage and multiple rates.

15. Over ₦330 billion was disbursed to eight million vulnerable households under social investment.

16. Security forces are “winning the war” against Boko Haram, IPOB/ESN, banditry, and kidnapping.

17. Tinubu praised Nigerian youths as the nation’s “greatest assets,” citing NELFUND loans of nearly ₦100 billion for students.

18. Initiatives like Credicorp, YouthCred, and iDICE are expanding credit and innovation opportunities for young Nigerians.

19. He closed with a message of hope: “The dawn of a new, prosperous, self-reliant Nigeria is here.”