The National Assembly on Tuesday commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for what lawmakers described as sweeping reforms across agencies under his supervision, while urging authorities to fast-track ongoing recruitment exercises.

The commendation came during a joint session of the Interior Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives, where the minister and his team defended the ministry’s 2026 budget proposal.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Adams Oshiomhole, speaking on behalf of the joint panel, said reform measures introduced by the ministry were already yielding measurable results both locally and internationally.

He highlighted improvements within the Nigeria Immigration Service, noting increased professionalism and better public perception at airports, which he said reflects positively on Nigeria’s global image.

Oshiomhole also cited a recent federal directive assigning VIP protection duties to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, describing it as evidence of growing confidence in the corps’ capacity to protect lives and property.

The committee further acknowledged restructuring efforts within the Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service, commending their leadership for aligning with the minister’s reform agenda.

According to the lawmaker, the Senate had earlier passed a resolution directing the ministry to deploy officials to Kano to assess recent fire outbreaks that destroyed shops and private property, stressing the need to strengthen emergency response systems nationwide.

Despite praising the progress recorded, the panel urged the Civil Defence, Correctional, Immigration and Fire Service Board to accelerate its recruitment process. Lawmakers noted that candidates who recently sat for examinations were awaiting results and should be notified promptly, describing timely completion of the exercise as a matter of national importance.

The committee maintained that sustained reforms, combined with prompt administrative action, would further enhance public confidence in agencies under the ministry.

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will sustain ongoing economic reforms aimed at boosting prosperity, inclusion, and empowerment across the country.

Speaking on Monday during a one-day official visit to Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, the President said the reforms were already producing positive results nationwide, particularly in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the pace of transformation and commended Governor Umaru Fintiri for what he described as effective governance and visible development projects.

The President emphasized that collaboration between the federal and state governments was critical to achieving macroeconomic stability and improving citizens’ livelihoods. He noted that policy reforms had enabled increased allocations to states, which he said were being used to execute projects that directly impact the people.

Tinubu praised Fintiri for investments in road construction and education infrastructure, describing the governor as a reflection of “a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” He highlighted key projects commissioned during the visit, including an eight-lane road with an underpass designed to ease mobility and boost commerce, as well as a modern high court complex expected to strengthen the justice system.

The President urged state governments nationwide to devote more resources to poverty reduction, especially through improved access to quality education for children. He also thanked traditional and religious leaders in the state for promoting peace, unity, and cooperation despite economic and political challenges.

Tinubu further commended National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, describing him as honest, courageous, and committed, and expressed confidence that Nigeria would defeat banditry and terrorism under his leadership.

In his remarks, Governor Fintiri thanked the President for visiting the state and commissioning several projects. He listed them to include 21 model schools built across the state’s local government areas at a cost of ₦24.8 billion; the expanded Galadima Aminu Road with an overhead bridge, underpass, and dualised Gimba Road costing ₦15.6 billion; the remodelled State High Court Complex valued at ₦5.5 billion; and a new Government House office complex costing ₦6.3 billion.

The governor also pledged continued support for the President’s reform agenda on behalf of the state and its residents.

Five governors attended the event: Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, alongside ministers and other senior government officials.

The Delta State Government has carried out renovations on more than 400 dispensaries across the state, alongside upgrades of several general and cottage hospitals, in a move aimed at improving access to quality healthcare.

Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, revealed that a new Specialist Hospital is currently under construction in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area. The facility, when completed, will complement existing tertiary health institutions in Asaba, Oghara, and Warri, further expanding the state’s medical capacity.

He noted that beyond infrastructural improvements, the administration has invested in modern medical equipment for public hospitals. This includes advanced diagnostic machines such as MRI scanners, which were previously available mainly in private health facilities.

Aniagwu stressed that the government is not only focused on building structures but also on equipping them with up-to-date technology and strengthening the workforce required to manage them effectively.

According to him, the Oborevwori administration’s emphasis on grassroots infrastructure, improved healthcare access, and human capital development is part of a broader strategy to enhance living standards and promote inclusive growth across Delta State.