Promises and documented actions in office, topic by topic - from public, attributable sources.
Anti-corruption
Atiku Abubakar
Promised - African Democratic Congress (ADC) manifesto
ADC pledges to enforce existing laws, modify them to deter corruption, and introduce legislation to support due process while ensuring severe penalties for electoral fraud like rigging or vote buying.
Oversaw the National Council on Privatization to combat corruption in state-owned enterprises, though no specific anti-corruption laws were signed into law during his tenure.
Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Suspended and arrested Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on charges of terrorism financing and politicizing monetary policy.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Suspended and replaced Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after allegations of abuse of office.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Economy & Trade
Atiku Abubakar
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Co-founded Intels Nigeria Limited, an oil servicing business with extensive operations in Nigeria and abroad, contributing to economic diversification.
Removed all foreign exchange trading restrictions and allowed the Nigerian naira to depreciate freely following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Inaugurated a National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima to advise on economic policies, including monetary and fiscal reforms.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Replaced General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff after a coup plot was uncovered in October 2025.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Governance & Reform
Atiku Abubakar
Promised - African Democratic Congress (ADC) manifesto
ADC will make electoral malpractices such as rigging, vote buying, and monetary inducements illegal with severe penalties.
Launched the True Federalism campaign in 2017 advocating for restructuring Nigeria’s federal system, emphasizing devolution of power and revenue allocation to states and greater local accountability.
Public advocacy (no specific office mentioned) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Actively oversaw the National Council on Privatization during his tenure as VP, overseeing the privatization of hundreds of loss-making public enterprises.
Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Reformed the constitutional amendments process in 2006 by opposing President Obasanjo’s Third Term Agenda, leading to a rift within the PDP and eventual veto by the National Assembly.
Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007), PDP leadership · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Launched the True Federalism campaign advocating for devolution of power to states, including resource control and fiscal autonomy for southern regions (South-South, South-East).
As a political figure (2017–present) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Dissolved the governing boards of all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of Nigeria as part of broader institutional reforms.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Tinubu personally reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions by emphasizing modern infrastructure for the judiciary and legal profession as key to deepening rule of law.
President (as of 2026-07-06) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally convened a high-level meeting at Aso Villa to address the Benue APC crisis involving governors Alia and Suswam, marking an official governance intervention during his tenure.
Suspended Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in June 2023.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in June 2023 and appointed Abdulkarim Chukkol in an acting capacity.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Education
Atiku Abubakar
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Founded American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, offering an American-style higher education curriculum emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving.
Founder of AUN, 2005–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Issued scholarships to 15 Chibok schoolgirls abductees (post-2014) as part of efforts to address educational neglect in the Northeast.
Not a government official during action; private initiative · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Declared in 2014 that Nigeria’s educational institutions were failing due to neglect, advocating for teacher training and prioritizing education over other sectors.
As a political figure (2014) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Issued scholarships to 15 Chibok schoolgirls' escapees as part of an educational support initiative for the Northeast region’s students affected by conflict
As a political figure (no specific office during this period) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
No documented action on this topic in our records yet.
Reliefs and scholarships
Atiku Abubakar
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Issued scholarships to 15 Chibok schoolgirls’ escapees in a bid to alleviate educational and social welfare challenges in the Northeast.
No specific office mentioned; likely advocacy during his later political career. · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
No documented action on this topic in our records yet.
Energy
Atiku Abubakar
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
No documented action on this topic in our records yet.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Ended the fuel subsidy for petroleum, removing government financial support for fuel prices and transitioning to market-based pricing.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally launched the youth metering programme in Abuja as part of ongoing power sector reforms to improve electricity access for Nigerians.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched Power Force to train 5,000 young Nigerians in smart-meter installation under the Presidential Metering Initiative.
President of Nigeria, 2 July 2026 · Verified 2026-07-31 · Source ↗
Foreign Policy
Atiku Abubakar
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
No documented action on this topic in our records yet.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Approved U.S. airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria as part of counterterrorism cooperation with the United States.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Tinubu’s administration formally requested the December 2025 United States strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria.
President of Nigeria, December 2025 · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Infrastructure
Atiku Abubakar
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
No documented action on this topic in our records yet.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has launched infrastructure projects (e.g., for the judiciary) to support its operational capacity, not as an interference in judicial independence.
President, 2026–present (as stated in the article as 'Monday'—likely July 1, 2026) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
The President personally launched the construction of a new road (Tunga Madaki-Zuba) as part of a broader effort to connect satellite towns in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory to the Abuja-Kaduna highway, improving regional accessibility and economic connectivity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 2026–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
The Federal Government renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to honor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in overseeing its completion and recognition of his vision for the project.
Federal Government (as of July 2026), during Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency (assuming he remains in office or was acting as head of state at the time of renaming) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
The Abuja City Walk project is a newly announced infrastructure initiative by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to transform the Federal Capital Territory into a global hub for commerce and innovation.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), during his term as President of Nigeria (implied by reference to current administration policies) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally awarded road construction contracts in Anambra State as part of his official governance role.
President (implied; no explicit tenure stated but context suggests current office during 2026) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Security & Defense
Atiku Abubakar
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
No documented action on this topic in our records yet.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Replaced General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff after a coup plot was uncovered in October 2025.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Approved U.S. airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria as part of counterterrorism cooperation with the United States.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched a policy to establish State Police as part of his governance strategy against insecurity in Nigeria.
The establishment of State Police units as a governance decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enhance Nigeria’s security architecture and combat insecurity.
President, 2026–present (implied in the context of his current office) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the expansion of Nigeria’s Army divisions from eight to twelve, including a new order for recruiting an additional 28,000 personnel as part of a security overhaul.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally approved the expansion of Nigeria’s Army from eight to twelve divisions and ordered the recruitment of an additional 28,000 personnel as part of a security restructuring initiative.
No documented action on this topic in our records yet.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Promised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
The Nigerian government directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate major tech companies (Google, Meta, X) for alleged anti-competitive practices in exploiting Nigerian media/content under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Federal government, 2026 (as of July 6, 2026; Tinubu is President since May 29, 2023) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
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