Make Nigeria Great Again

“Make Nigeria Great Again”: First Lady Calls for Peaceful Coexistence.

Nigeria’s efforts to revitalize its economy and global standing echo the slogan “Make Nigeria Great Again” (MaNiGA or MANGA), mirroring US political rhetoric while also connecting with President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. Oluremi Tinubu made this appeal to the nation in her Christmas address on Wednesday. Oluremi Tinubu is the current First Lady of Nigeria, a position she has held alongside President Bola Tinubu since 2023. Previously, she served as First Lady of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and represented the Lagos Central constituency in the Nigerian Senate as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2011 to 2023. Oluremi Tinubu is the current First Lady of Nigeria, a position she has held alongside President Bola Tinubu since 2023. She emphasized that harmony among citizens is essential for national development and progress. His government's recent reforms aim to stabilize the economy in the face of challenges such as inflation and debt. Growth forecasts for 2025 range from 3.4% to 3.98%, with initial signs of recovery in investor confidence and sectors such as agriculture. Tinubu's government eliminated fuel subsidies, unified exchange rates, and established a 200 billion naira fund for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to boost productivity and financial inclusion. The IMF praised these steps to improve macroeconomic stability, although poverty remains high at over 54%. Other measures include 1.5 trillion naira for the recapitalization of agricultural banks and digital loans to support small businesses. The First Lady also praised members of Nigeria's creative industries, who, in her opinion, make Nigeria proud worldwide. During the event, the Christian Political Forum of Northern Nigeria also distributed its annual food aid. This year, over 48,000 people in 19 northern states received the supplies. "Maniga 2025" has become a grassroots slogan on social media, promoting unity, anti-corruption, and youth empowerment—similar to previous APC successes with "Change" or "Renewed Hope." Platforms like Maniga promote a five-point plan that calls for institutional modernization, increased productivity, safeguarding national unity, integrity in governance, and accelerated growth. The APC defends the 2025 reforms as bold, thus refuting opposition claims about the associated hardships. Despite progress, public debt has increased, food insecurity has worsened, and protests highlight inequality. Critics are calling for fiscal federalism, debt restructuring, and inclusive social safety nets through NIN-based transfer payments. The 2026 budget of 58.18 trillion naira prioritizes agriculture and infrastructure to maintain positive development.