Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem, an Ibadan-based property merchant and CEO of Su-Kazeem Property, has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its efforts to revive the country’s ailing economy. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan, Kazeem highlighted that Tinubu inherited an economy in a “comatose” state but expressed optimism that the president’s policies would lead the nation towards prosperity.

Kazeem, a close associate of the late Chief MKO Abiola, emphasized the importance of setting aside ethnic and political differences to support the government’s agenda. He also noted that the challenges facing the country cannot be blamed solely on the leadership, calling for a collective attitudinal change among Nigerians to adapt to current economic realities.

The businessman encouraged the federal government to focus more on poverty alleviation through measures such as ensuring food sufficiency, regulating food prices, and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). He advocated for the reintroduction of a food pricing board to make quality food affordable for Nigerians.

Kazeem also stressed the importance of granting local government autonomy, stating that state governments had incapacitated local governance, which is crucial for grassroots development. He called on the National Assembly to amend the constitution to grant local governments more independence, while giving state governments the authority to monitor their finances.

In a call for unity, Kazeem urged opposition presidential candidates, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, to support Tinubu’s administration following the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming his election victory. He noted that their support would demonstrate a genuine commitment to Nigeria’s progress over personal interests.

Additionally, Kazeem highlighted the need for collaboration between the three tiers of government and private estate developers, urging the government to regulate housing practices and ensure better access to affordable housing for the people.