President Bola Tinubu
By Olamilekan Tosin
President Bola Tinubu has signed 40 bills into law within his first two years in office, significantly surpassing former President Muhammadu Buhari’s 14 bills signed during the same period in his tenure. However, the report by Legis360 highlights that the sheer volume of laws passed hasn’t necessarily translated into tangible governance outcomes.
The 40 bills signed into law between June 2023 and May 2025 are 30 more than Buhari’s in his first two years. Despite the high number of laws signed, the impact on governance remains unclear, with many Nigerians yet to feel the effects. The report examines policy effectiveness and executive-legislative collaboration under the 10th National Assembly, highlighting the power dynamics at play.
A major concern is the implementation of these laws, with many facing delays, bureaucracy, and corruption, which blunt their impact. Nigeria still grapples with high inflation, currency devaluation, and rising costs of living. The Tinubu administration has borrowed significantly, with the country’s public debt standing at over ₦121 trillion, ₦96 trillion of which was accrued in just 23 months.
Tinubu’s administration has implemented bold economic reforms, including removing fuel subsidies and tackling the FX market and tax reform. Initiatives like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and agro-processing zones aim to boost economic growth and development. A $3 billion fibre optics project is underway to improve digital infrastructure nationwide, alongside initiatives to boost digital skills and job creation among Nigerian youth.
The federal government has allocated over ₦250 billion to revamp primary healthcare centres and plans to construct 8,000 new health centres across all 774 local government areas. Despite these efforts, the report notes that the impact of these initiatives on the lives of ordinary Nigerians remains a subject of debate.
The Tinubu administration’s legislative record raises questions about the effectiveness of policy-making and implementation in Nigeria. While the administration has shown a willingness to tackle key issues, the challenge lies in translating these policies into tangible benefits for citizens. The country’s economic challenges and significant borrowing have also raised concerns about the sustainability of these initiatives.
