President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring equitable development across all regions of Nigeria, with no area left behind.
Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, gave the assurances at a two-day interactive session in Kaduna on Tuesday.
The event, focused on government-citizens’ engagement, was organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation.
President Tinubu stated that his administration’s economic reform strategies are specifically designed to cultivate a robust, diversified, and resilient economy.
“By fostering an environment conducive to investment and innovation, the administration aims to stimulate growth across all sectors, reduce unemployment, and ensure equitable wealth distribution,” he said.
The president pointed out key achievements under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including economic reforms, education, health, security, infrastructure, and food security.
He pointed out that his administration had implemented bold reforms to stabilise and grow the economy, including unifying the exchange rate and restructuring debt profiles.
“The removal of fuel subsidy, though painful, has been a necessary reform that saved trillions of Naira,” Tinubu said.
“The Palliative Measures Plan and interventions through state governments, MSME support, and public transportation upgrades are mitigating the impacts.”
The savings are now being redirected into critical infrastructure and human development, while states are receiving increased allocations for development, he emphasized.
Tinubu noted that investments had been made in modernising security equipment and upskilling personnel and listed major projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway, ongoing rail projects (Kano-Maradi, Port Harcourt-Maiduguri), and housing initiatives.
These projects are expected to drive economic growth, improve living standards, and enhance national development.
The Nigerian leader said that the Renewed Hope Agenda’s priorities include reforming the economy for sustained growth, strengthening national security, boosting agriculture for food security, unlocking energy and natural resources, and enhancing infrastructure and transportation.
He noted that his administration is also focusing on education, health, and social investment, accelerating diversification through industrialisation and innovation, and improving governance for effective service delivery.
Tinubu highlighted the Students’ Loan Programme, which has disbursed an estimated N53 billion to over 400,000 students in tertiary institutions.
He, however, called for patience and collective efforts in achieving the agenda’s goals.
The President described the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, as a phenomenal being who promoted national cohesion and unity in Nigeria.
He also saluted the courage, sincerity, and patriotism of other leaders who have contributed to the country’s development.
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