“History Will Remember You as the Leader Who Dared to Remove Fuel Subsidy” — Buratai Tells Tinubu
By Peace Erewunmi
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd.), has said that history will remember President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a leader who made the bold decision to remove fuel subsidy in Nigeria.
Buratai made the remark while commending the President’s ongoing economic reforms, which he described as necessary steps toward rebuilding the Nigerian economy.
According to him, the removal of fuel subsidy represents one of the most difficult but important decisions taken by any Nigerian leader in recent history.
He noted that although the policy initially triggered economic hardship, it was a necessary sacrifice aimed at stabilising the nation’s finances and redirecting resources to critical sectors.
Buratai added that leadership sometimes requires unpopular decisions that may not yield immediate comfort but are essential for long-term national development.
He further praised the Tinubu administration’s broader reform agenda, saying it reflects courage and a willingness to confront long-standing structural challenges in the economy.
The former army chief urged Nigerians to remain patient with ongoing reforms, stressing that the benefits would become more visible over time.
As of the time of filing this report, the statement continues to generate reactions among political observers and citizens, especially amid ongoing debates on the impact of subsidy removal on the economy.
