President Bola Tinubu says ethical leadership and strong institutions remain the surest path to peace, justice, and sustainable development.

Mr Tinubu stated this at the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa.

He was represented at the conference by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, according to a statement by his special assistant on media, Rabiu Ibrahim, on Friday in Abuja.

Presenting Nigeria’s position on good governance, institutional reforms, and human rights, Mr Tinubu said ethical political conduct was no longer optional in the current divided and fast-changing world.

“We are living in a time of deep political and ideological polarisation, where misinformation spreads faster than truth.

“The challenge before us is how to protect free expression while restoring responsibility, civility, and trust in public discourse,” Mr Tinubu said.

Speaking on Nigeria’s domestic reforms, the president said his administration was strengthening transparency, accountability, and institutional performance under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Mr Tinubu described public office as a “trust,” adding that his administration’s reforms were focused on modernising institutions, reducing leakages, and ensuring governance decisions improve the daily lives of citizens.

He also highlighted ongoing people-centred social and economic interventions, youth-focused policies, and efforts to guide the responsible use of technology, including digital platforms.

According to him, political renewal is not a single event but a continuous effort to build institutions, protect democratic space, and deliver real value to the people.

Mr Tinubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s alignment with the founding ideals of the GCPR, which promote dialogue, justice, and peace across nations.

He stressed that international cooperation was critical amid global economic uncertainty and security challenges.

“No country is immune to these pressures; sustained dialogue and partnership remain essential for global stability.

“Nigeria stands ready to contribute meaningfully to ongoing efforts to develop a global roadmap for ethics, justice, peace, and development, drawing from its experience as a diverse democracy committed to unity and inclusion,” he said. 

(NAN)