Tinubu: No going back on reforms, my govt’ll end poverty in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains steadfast in implementing necessary economic reforms to facilitate business growth and create investment opportunities that support Nigeria’s growing population.

Tinubu reiterated his commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and stability, stressing that he is not relenting until his vision for Nigeria is achieved.

The president said this during a meeting with a delegation from the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) led by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Florizelle Liser, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

He commended the recent landing of a 45,000-kilometre submarine fibre optic cable in Akwa Ibom State, which establishes connectivity for the South-South with Europe and other parts of Africa via the Atlantic Ocean.

Highlighting the significance of this accomplishment, Tinubu, according to a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that with the right policies, partnerships, and determination, Nigeria can overcome long-standing developmental challenges that have encumbered rapid progress across sectors.

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Drawing on his experience in corporate governance and interactions with CCA during his tenure as the two-term governor of Lagos State, President Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the Corporate Council’s dedication to fostering business connections between the United States of America and Africa.

He said: “I am happy that the Council is interested in various segments of Nigeria’s economy. We are right in the middle of a challenging stage of our reforms. We have headwinds, no doubt, but we are not going back.

“We are challenged, and we believe we will overcome the challenges. I have a can-do attitude that must be translated into a must-do attitude. We have a good team, and we must remain focused to get the goal accomplished.”

Tinubu further reaffirmed his commitment to creating an enabling environment for business to thrive, emphasising that his administration’s focus on investing in key sectors, such as agriculture, solid minerals, energy, health, physical infrastructure, trade promotion, financial services, digital enterprise, and the creative economy is underpinned by the need to ensure the welfare and prosperity of Nigerians.

In her remarks, Liser expressed CCA’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth through the eight priority areas outlined by Tinubu’s administration.

She invited the president to consider participating in CCA’s US-Africa Business Summit in May in Dallas, United States, and urged him to consider CCA as a partner in enhancing USA-Nigeria trade, business, and investment.

The Star