The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is focused on creating a stable environment for investment, enterprise and long-term economic growth.
Idris stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering a speech at the New Nigeria Festival through the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria, Jibrin Baba Ndace.
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He said the Federal Government’s reforms were aimed at expanding opportunities for Nigerians to participate meaningfully in the economy while creating conditions for businesses to thrive.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is built around that same challenge. The administration has undertaken major reforms to create a more stable environment for investment, enterprise and long-term growth, while expanding opportunities for Nigerians to participate in the economy,” the Minister said.
Idris stressed that ideas alone could not create prosperity, noting that they must be supported by access to capital, skills, infrastructure and markets, as well as an enabling environment for businesses to grow.
According to him, Nigeria’s youthful population is already demonstrating significant potential in technology, creative industries, digital services, manufacturing and entrepreneurship.
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He said the government’s responsibility was to create the conditions required for such talent to translate into businesses, jobs and exports.
“The challenge before us is therefore straightforward: we must move from ideas to execution, from talent to opportunity, and from opportunity to measurable results,” Idris said.
The Minister highlighted the Federal Government’s Hire From Nigeria campaign, launched in August, as part of efforts to connect Nigerian professionals, skilled workers, digital experts, creatives and service providers with international employers and markets.
He described the initiative as a shift in Nigeria’s approach to exports, stressing that the country must expand beyond the export of commodities to include knowledge, skills, creativity and professional services.
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Idris also cited the Digital Training Academy, launched in September, as another government initiative designed to equip Nigerians with digital skills and professional certifications.
He urged participants at the New Nigeria Festival to build partnerships capable of transforming ideas and talent into businesses, employment opportunities, exports and practical solutions to the country’s challenges.