The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence anniversary, describing the milestone as a “new dawn of infinite possibilities” under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.
In a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party commended the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers and praised citizens for their resilience, unity, and patriotism despite decades of challenges.
“Today, we especially celebrate all Nigerians for their abiding faith, confidence and commitment to peace, unity and progress of our dear country,” the party said.
APC said Tinubu’s reform agenda was already yielding measurable results, citing five consecutive quarters of trade surplus, record oil output, rising non-oil revenue, and macroeconomic stability.
According to the party, inflation has declined to 20.1 percent, foreign reserves climbed above $42 billion, and GDP growth surged to 4.28 percent in the second quarter of 2025 beating the IMF’s 3.5 percent forecast.
The party further highlighted fiscal and monetary reforms, including reducing the revenue-to-debt servicing ratio from 97 percent to below 50 percent, while naira stability has boosted investor confidence.
“Our ship of state, under the hands of the inimitably bold and visionary President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now sails confidently in steady and calmer waters on a charted course to a clear destination of stability, growth, and development anchored firmly on solid economic foundations,” the statement read.
Acknowledging the hardship from fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification, APC insisted the measures laid the foundation for long-term recovery, alongside investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and the creative industry that are creating jobs.
It also reaffirmed the administration’s focus on fighting insurgency and corruption, urging Nigerians to sustain their support to “build a Nigeria of our collective dream.”
