Muhammad Kabir, Kano
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his efforts to reposition Nigeria’s economy through reforms aimed at achieving sustainable growth and prosperity.
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Kwankwaso, who is the Executive Director of Finance at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, made the commendation while reacting to the President’s Independence Day address to Nigerians.
He said the President’s emphasis on economic reforms, job creation, industrial development, agriculture and social intervention programmes reflected the administration’s stated commitment to addressing Nigeria’s longstanding economic challenges.
According to him, the Independence Day address provided an opportunity for Nigerians to assess the direction of the country’s economy and the measures being implemented to strengthen it.
The APC chieftain noted that the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration required difficult decisions, adding that sustained implementation would be essential to achieving their intended objectives.
He particularly welcomed the President’s focus on reducing the cost of living, increasing agricultural production, expanding infrastructure and creating economic opportunities for young Nigerians.
Kwankwaso also commended the administration’s social intervention programmes, education financing initiatives and efforts to improve access to credit, describing them as important measures for supporting vulnerable households.
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He said improved access to education, healthcare and productive resources could expand opportunities for low-income families and young people across the country.
The APC chieftain further supported the President’s call for national unity, stressing the importance of collective efforts in building a country where economic opportunities and prosperity are accessible to all Nigerians.
He observed that Nigeria’s large population, abundant natural resources and youthful workforce offered significant potential for economic growth if supported by appropriate policies, infrastructure and investment.
Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to support initiatives aimed at strengthening the economy, creating an enabling environment for businesses, generating employment opportunities and increasing agricultural productivity.
He, however, stressed the need for sustained attention to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians, particularly the rising costs of food, transportation, education and healthcare.
According to him, translating economic reforms into widespread prosperity would require consistent policy implementation and effective collaboration among the federal, state and local governments.
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Kwankwaso congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, expressing optimism that the nation could achieve greater economic prosperity through unity, hard work and responsible leadership.
He also urged Nigerians to renew their confidence in President Tinubu and support his bid for a second term in the 2027 general elections, expressing optimism that the administration’s economic reform agenda would create a prosperous future for the country.