A former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, stating that they are producing the intended outcomes.

He noted the removal of fuel subsidies and exchange rate unification as crucial measures for Nigeria’s future development, despite initial hardships.

Speaking during his interactive leaders and stakeholders’ meetings in the Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North local government areas of Delta State, Senator Omo-Agege, the Delta APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election, lauded President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to transforming the Nigerian economy.

He applauded the President’s courageous economic reforms, which are poised to lead Nigeria out of its current challenges.

According to Omo-Agege, the initial difficulties experienced during the policy implementation phase are now giving way to economic benefits, bringing significant advantages to Delta State.

He said these benefits include increased revenue allocation and investment opportunities in critical sectors, ultimately driving growth and development in the region.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done exceptionally well. Upon closer examination of his administration’s policies and actions, it becomes clear that he has made remarkable progress.

“One of his notable achievements is the significant financial boost provided to states. In Delta State, the FAAC allocation has tripled compared to the previous amount,” he stated.

Omo-Agege lamented that Delta State has received over N1 trillion in revenue allocation, a threefold increase from the previous administration.

“Local governments in Delta State, including Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North, now receive more funds than ever before.

“If the people were aware of the exact amount of money allocated to this area, they would be astonished,” Omo-Agege added.

However, Omo-Agege expressed concern that the benefits of these substantial funds are not being felt in Delta State, demanding accountability from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and questioning the utilisation of the funds.

The senator stressed the need for good governance and accountability, calling on Deltans to support the APC in the 2027 elections to restore good governance in the state. Omo-Agege urged Deltans to ask questions and demand transparency regarding the use of federal funds.

“If the state has received over N1 trillion, where has the money gone?” Omo-Agege asked. “Going through Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North, I am yet to see key development projects where this money was used. Sadly, many Deltans do not even know that Tinubu’s administration has sent such huge sums to the state.”

He urged Deltans to stand up and demand accountability from their leaders. “This money belongs to all of us, not just the government. We must stand up, work hard, and ensure we support the APC fully to restore good governance in Delta come 2027,” he said.