Issues

The Issues and the Nigeria We Can Build

Nigeria is a country full of potential but for too many people, that potential has not translated into opportunity. Rising costs, insecurity, unemployment, and weak systems have pushed millions into hardship. Poverty is not just a statistic, it is the daily reality of families trying to survive.

Seyi Makinde believes this can change.

Not through promises but through practical leadership, clear priorities, and solutions that have already been proven to work.

The Economy & Cost of Living

The economy should work for the people not against them.

Today, rising prices, currency instability, and heavy dependence on imports have made life more difficult for millions of Nigerians. Poverty continues to grow because the system is not producing enough opportunities.

Seyi Makinde understands that economic growth must be built on production, not dependency.

In Oyo State, his administration focused on expanding economic activity supporting agriculture, improving infrastructure, and growing internally generated revenue without placing additional burden on citizens.

For Nigeria, the path is clear:

  • Strengthen agriculture as a business, not subsistence
  • Develop solid minerals and mining responsibly
  • Maximize oil and gas while diversifying beyond it
  • Promote trade and local manufacturing

When Nigeria produces more, Nigerians earn more and poverty reduces.

No nation can grow when its people are unsafe. From kidnapping to banditry and terrorism, insecurity has disrupted lives, destroyed businesses, and deepened poverty across the country.

Seyi Makinde knows that security is not just about force it is about coordination, intelligence, and trust.

In Oyo State, a structured and collaborative security approach helped maintain stability and protect economic activity.

At a national level, his focus is:

  • Strengthening intelligence-led security systems
  • Improving coordination across security agencies
  • Supporting community-based safety structures

Because when people feel safe, they can work, invest, and build better lives.

The system must protect the people not intimidate them.

Police brutality, lack of accountability, and weak institutions have eroded public trust. When citizens do not trust the system, progress slows and inequality deepens. Seyi Makinde believes that governance must be transparent, accountable, and fair. His approach has consistently emphasized due process, openness, and respect for the rule of law.

For Nigeria, this means:

  • Ending police brutality and enforcing accountability
  • Strengthening institutions to serve not oppress the people
  • Building systems that are fair, predictable, and trusted

A just system restores confidence and creates the foundation for real development.

Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people but too many are left without opportunities. Youth unemployment continues to rise, pushing more Nigerians into poverty and uncertainty. Seyi Makinde understands that jobs are created through real economic activity not empty programs. In Oyo State, investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and enterprise helped stimulate job creation and expand participation in the economy.

At a national level, the focus will be:

  • Supporting small and medium-sized businesses
  • Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Developing high-potential sectors across regions

When people have jobs, families are stable, and communities grow stronger.

A modern economy cannot function without reliable power and strong infrastructure. Poor electricity supply and weak transport systems continue to increase the cost of doing business and limit productivity.

Seyi Makinde has shown that targeted infrastructure investment can unlock growth. Road projects across Oyo State improved connectivity between communities and markets supporting trade and economic activity.

For Nigeria, the goal is:

  • Expand power generation and distribution
  • Support alternative and regional energy solutions
  • Build roads and infrastructure that connect economic hubs

Infrastructure is not just development, it is the backbone of opportunity.

No country can grow if its people are unhealthy or unprepared. Access to quality healthcare and education remains uneven, leaving millions behind and reinforcing cycles of poverty. Seyi Makinde believes that human capital is the foundation of national progress.

In Oyo State:

  • Primary healthcare centres were upgraded
  • Thousands of health workers were engaged
  • Investments were made in education systems

At the national level, the priority is clear:

  • Strengthen healthcare access and affordability
  • Improve quality of education
  • Align learning with real-world skills

When people are healthy and educated, they can build better futures for themselves and the nation.

Nigeria needs systems that work consistently and fairly. Unclear policies, inconsistent reforms, and lack of transparency have slowed progress and discouraged investment.

Seyi Makinde believes reforms must be practical, fair, and people-focused.

This includes:

  • Simplifying and improving tax systems
  • Ensuring transparency in public spending
  • Creating policies that support growth, not hinder it

Strong governance builds trust—and trust drives progress.

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