President Bola Tinubu says improved livelihood for Nigerians remains a top priority of his administration, with more people-focused economic policies.
Tinubu assured that his government would review the national minimum wage to reflect realities.
The President made this known during a meeting with the members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) led by the Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, June 2.
He said the national and sub-national governments will work together on the minimum wage, which he said already requires “soul searching”.
Tinubu said: “We need to do some arithmetic and soul searching on the minimum wage.
“We will have to take a look at that together, and the revenue. We must strengthen the source and application of our revenue.”
President Tinubu urged the governors to seize the opportunity of being chosen among millions of citizens in their states to make a difference in the lives of people, adding that he will work for the benefit of Nigerians.
The President said the multiple exchange rates will be streamlined, noting that governance was a continuum.
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He added: “I have inherited the assets and liabilities of my predecessor. This is the first time you entered the Council Chambers, and it is my first time too for a meeting.
“As progressives and thinkers under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC), you have a role to play in educating our people and making sure we manage ourselves.”
Tinubu said it was a good and encouraging sign that the APC has a majority in the National Assembly and some Houses of Assembly, which he said will make it easier to develop policies that will directly impact the economy and the people.
“If we work together, the Nigeria of our dreams is not far away. Rest assured that we will not have multiple exchange rates anymore. You asked for this meeting, and I had to set aside time to be here.
“We have a political party that we will need to manage, whichever way, we have inherited assets and liabilities, and we cannot complain,” President Tinubu stated.
He added that he would maintain an open-door policy, willing to entertain issues, deliberate, and collectively find solutions to the challenges facing the country, including security.
In his remarks, the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, called on the governors to rally around the President as he tackles the challenges that stagnate the economy, like the oil subsidy and multiple exchange rates.
On his part, Uzodinma pledged the support of the APC governors to Tinubu, noting that the initial decisions already foretell good intentions for the economy.
The governor said the President had started well, by placing the economy and welfare of the people on a priority list, with honesty of purpose.
