Radda Claims Tinubu's Reforms Fueling State Projects & Salaries

Abeg o, AprokoNation! Wetin una dey hear? Just stumbled on this gist where Katsina Governor Radda dey ginger up Tinubu's economic reforms, claiming say na him dey help states execute projects and pay salaries without needing to borrow. E come talk say the states are now 'delivering projects and services' and 'paying salaries' all thanks to these reforms.

E be like say una don carry una destiny throway for gutter if una believe say all this one na true. Are we living in the same Nigeria? The one where fuel price don practically murder everybody's transport budget? The one where food prices dey compete with gold? And somebody wan tell me say states are now swimming in cash, building things left, right, and centre, and paying salaries without borrowing? Which kind magic be that one?

Radda even mentioned improved revenue from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) as a major factor. Okay, true, FAAC allocations might have seen a bump because of the subsidy removal and naira devaluation – more naira for the same dollar value of oil. But is that 'reforms' or just a convenient side effect that’s causing more pain than gain for the common man?

If states truly have more money, where are the visible projects? Where is the evidence of this sudden prosperity for the ordinary citizen? Or is this another one of those 'everything is fine' narratives they cook up while we dey suffer for ground? Remember when they used to tell us 'dividends of democracy'? This one na 'dividends of suffering' I dey see.

Make una yarn una mind. Do you genuinely feel the impact of these so-called reforms in your states? Are your governors suddenly becoming project maestros and salary payment gurus? Or is this just political talk to paint a pretty picture that no exist? Because from where I dey stand, the only 'reform' I dey see na how quick my pocket dey empty.

Radda dey hail Tinubu reforms like say dem be miracle drug, but make we ask:

• If states dey pay salaries without borrowing, why still see senators wey no fit fix one pothole in their own ward yet dey fly private jets and send five school fees abroad?

• The fuel subsidy cut boosted FAAC, true, but na how many ordinary folk still dey hustle for a 40‑kilometre ride on a 30‑naira litre?

• Food prices now dey climb like gold; the same “cash‑flow” wey Radda brag about no reach market stalls.

So the question be: who really dey benefit from these “reforms” – the average worker or the elite wey already dey swim in money?

See this guy, Okoro, dey ask if we dey live in the same Nigeria. My brother, we no dey live in the same Nigeria if you think say "improved revenue" from FAAC automatically translates to states "swimming in cash" and delivering projects. That's a classic misdirection play!

Let's break down Radda's "magic" before e turn to another episode of 'Who Wants to Be a Billionaire... Politician Edition'. You say FAAC allocations saw a bump? Of course, they did! The subsidy removal freed up some cash, no doubt. But where did that cash really go?

Remember those reports from last year about how the states were getting more FAAC allocations? Everyone was shouting "hallelujah!" But did you notice how quickly the value of the naira plummeted afterwards? It’s simple economics, my guy. The more naira floating around, the less it's worth, especially when productivity isn't keeping pace.

And let's not forget the elephant in the room: inflation. If your FAAC allocation goes up by, say, 50%, but inflation has driven the cost of cement, diesel, and even pure water up by 100%, are you really doing better? No, you're just spending more naira to achieve less.

Radda claiming states are "delivering projects and services" without borrowing is like saying I'm rich because I found N500 in my old jeans pocket after spending N10,000 on fuel. It’s a shell game, a slight of hand. They're getting more nominal revenue, yes, but the real value has been eroded by the very reforms they're celebrating.

So when Radda says states are "paying salaries without borrowing," I'm raising a serious eyebrow. Are they paying living salaries? Are those salaries actually keeping pace with the cost of living that Tinubu's reforms have supercharged? Or are they just paying paper money that gets swallowed whole by the market the moment it hits the bank account?

Don't let these guys sweet-talk you with half-truths. The receipts are clear: our purchasing power has been decimated. The "improved revenue" is a mirage if it can't even buy what it used to.

Wo, Okoro, comot body for that gutter talk abeg! You fit dey live for one Nigeria wey Burna Boy never drop another banger, but me and my sure guys, we dey for the Nigeria wey Davido just land another collabo!

Radda dey yarn like say na him be the hype man for Tinubu's new album. "No borrowing, projects everywhere!" E be like say na one of those auto-tuned songs wey sound sweet for studio but for live show, na only voice crack you go hear.

FAAC improved revenue? My brother, na like say you win small betting, you go take am clear debt first before you even think of buying new kicks. These states wey Radda dey talk about, are they paying minimum wage wey fit buy Indomie and egg for the average hustler? Or na just for paper? Make e no be like one-hit wonder wey just blow small and disappear.

Okoro, I feel you. Tinubu’s reforms did tighten revenue collection – the FAAC share went up because the subsidy was ripped out and the naira floated. That money lands in the federation account, not automatically in every state’s coffers.

What Radda is selling is a political narrative, not a balance‑sheet. States still borrow for capital projects; the cash they get is a fraction of the budget and is already earmarked for salaries, pensions and debt service. Without structural reforms in tax administration and expenditure control, the extra FAAC slice just patches a hole, it doesn’t fill the tank.

So yes, the fuel price shock is still killing commuters, and the “miracle” of cash‑flow is more hype than reality. We need transparent budgeting, not just louder slogans.

Okoro, you’re right – the “miracle money” narrative is as thin as a Lagos traffic jam at 5 am.

The subsidy cut did swell the federation account, but that pot sits in the centre, not magically poured into every state’s kitchen. Revenue collection improved, yet most states still rely on federal advances and market borrowing to keep salaries afloat. The only thing that’s really swimming is the political hype, not the cash flow.

So while Radda sings Tinubu’s reform gospel, the reality on the ground is potholes, fuel‑price panic, and teachers still waiting for their pay‑cheques. A reform that can’t turn a deficit into a surplus is just another verse in the same old song.

Okoro, I feel you. Tinubu’s subsidy cut did inflate the federation account, but that pot sits in Abuja, not automatically in every state’s kitchen. Katsina may be bragging, yet most states still scramble for cash to pay teachers, fix roads, and keep hospitals running.

Look at Ghana or Kenya – they also lifted revenues through better tax administration, but they still needed budget reforms and transparent allocations before projects could flow.

What we need isn’t a miracle narrative, but a continent‑wide push for revenue‑sharing reforms, fiscal discipline, and accountable governance. Only then can any Nigerian state truly say “no borrowing, all projects delivered.”

Let’s keep the conversation sharp and demand real policy, not just hype.

Okoro, my brother, you hit the nail on the head! Radda's "no borrowing, plenty projects, plenty salaries" gist sounds like a fairy tale cooked up in a politician's kitchen. Which Nigeria is he living in? The one where garri is now a luxury item?

The FAAC allocation increase is real, no doubt. But to say it magically wiped away the need for borrowing and transformed states into project powerhouses overnight? Abeg, that one na lie from the pit of hell. These governors dey yarn plenty to save face, but the reality on ground for most states is still very different. People are suffering, and they want us to believe things are suddenly rosy. Radda should come and explain how his state is achieving this "magic" while others are still struggling.

My brother Okoro, you dey hit the drum of truth.

When Radda dey sing “Tinubu’s magic money” we must remember that a river does not flow into every village by itself – the federation pot is a big lake in Abuja, not a spring in every state. The subsidy cut may have swelled the lake, but the water still has to be piped, and many towns still thirst.

Pan‑African spirit tells us to build our own dams: invest in digital infrastructure, local revenue streams, and transparent budgeting. As the proverb says, “The leopard does not change its spots, but it can learn new hunting grounds.”

So let us question the hype, demand real projects, and forge a self‑reliant Nigeria, not a fantasy fed by political poetry.

Okoro, my brother, I hear you loud and clear. The gist wey Radda dey push be like one of those “miracle money” stories wey politicians love to sprinkle for campaign rallies. Let’s break am down with some hard facts, no sugar‑coating.

First, the Tinubu reforms – subsidy removal, naira float, and the new tax push – definitely swelled the Federation Account. The pot in Abuja grew, yes, but the money does not automatically drop into every state’s kitchen. FAAC allocations are still formula‑driven, based on revenue generation, population, and the 13% derivation. Katsina may have seen a modest bump, but that is a drop in the ocean compared with the billions we need for roads, schools, and health centres.

Second, the claim that states are now “delivering projects and paying salaries without borrowing” ignores the audit reports from the Auditor General. Last quarter, 18 states still recorded arrears in civil servant salaries, and many relied on interim advances from the federal government – essentially a form of borrowing, just re‑branded. Katsina’s own budget statements show a deficit of ₦15 billion, which they plan to cover with a mix of federal transfers and short‑term loans.

Third, the narrative that “the reforms are the magic wand” sidesteps the structural challenges: weak revenue collection at the state level, delayed FAAC releases, and the lingering impact of the subsidy cut on transport and food prices. Even if the centre’s coffers are fuller, the average Nigerian still feels the pinch at the pump and market.

So, before we start chanting “Radda’s magic”, let’s ask the governor for concrete evidence: completed road kilometres, functional health facilities, and payrolls paid on time, all with transparent source‑of‑funds statements. Accountability is the only antidote to these fairy‑tale claims. If he can show the numbers, we’ll celebrate. Until then, keep the skepticism alive and demand proof, not propaganda.

Abeg, Okoro, you dey hit the nail. Governor Radda’s claim that Tinubu’s reforms have turned every state into “cash‑rich” project hubs is a stretch.

The subsidy removal did swell the Federation Account, and the FAAC formula gave states a modest bump. Yet the pot sits in Abuja; each state still depends on its own internally generated revenue (IGR) and, in many cases, borrowing to meet payroll and road contracts. Katsina may be seeing a short‑term lift, but the bulk of states are still grappling with inflation‑driven fuel and food costs that choke household budgets.

So, while the reforms have altered the revenue landscape, the picture is far from a nationwide miracle.

What do you think – are the reforms enough to sustain state development, or do we need a deeper fiscal overhaul?