Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has ‘declared’ “progress that cannot be stopped, peace that cannot be shaken, and prosperity that cannot be denied for our Assembly, our state, and our beloved nation.”

In the same breath, he praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for implementing bold economic reforms, which he says are already transforming Nigeria’s economy and restoring confidence in the nation’s future.

Speaking at the 23rd Thanksgiving and End-of-Year Service organized by the Assembly’s Christian Forum, on Friday, December 19, with the theme, ‘I Declare (Isaiah 46:10)’, Obasa said, “Our theme is more than a phrase – it is a trumpet call of faith and vision. Isaiah 46:10 reminds us that God declares the end from the beginning…We declare protection, guidance, and greater wisdom for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under whose leadership bold economic policies are already yielding results.”

Obasa noted that under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has begun to rise “like the morning sun after a long night,” with clear signs of economic recovery and growth. Inflation, he said, has eased significantly, GDP growth has accelerated to its fastest pace in four years, and non-oil revenue has reached historic levels, strengthening the country’s fiscal foundation.

“Trade surpluses have been sustained for five consecutive quarters, signalling that the economy is not just recovering but thriving. These are not just numbers – they are proof that bold reforms work,” Obasa said.

However, he cautioned, “Let us not forget that the work is not finished. Families still feel the weight of yesterday’s struggles. That is why we must press forward, hand in hand, heart to heart. The APC is committed to ensuring that every home tastes the sweetness of progress, that every child sees the light of opportunity, and that every citizen walks in the dignity of prosperity.

“As elections draw near, this is our moment to stand united, not out of routine, but out of purpose. Let us rally behind the APC with passion and conviction, for together we can keep the wheels of progress turning.”

In his homily, the guest minister, Apostle Dele Johnson, Senior Pastor of the Jesus Liberation Ministry, harped on the need to always declare positively into one’s life, adding that understanding the power in the words declared in Genesis 1 vs. 3, 11, 14, and 20 is key to a better life.

Apostle Johnson averred, “You are a product of the word you speak into your life. God has given us the power of words. Whatever you say, the universe will say Amen to it. As we go into the New Year, be conscious of the words you speak to your children and to yourself. The power of life and death is in the tongue.”