Tinubu’s reforms guiding Nigeria to sustainable growth – Yilwatda

President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are guiding Nigeria to the path of sustainable growth, productivity, and national renewal, says the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.

He gave the assurance in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, on Sunday.

Yilwatda said the emerging signs of national recovery included international and trade confidence, sectoral growth and investments, foreign reserves and macroeconomic stability, and agricultural push.

He emphasised that these reforms are not quick-fix policies but strategic, long-term overhauls designed to rebuild Nigeria’s economy.

He explained that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu was never designed as a short-term populist project, but as a bold and strategic intervention.

He added that it was aimed at correcting decades of structural distortions that weakened national productivity, discouraged investments, and constrained economic competitiveness.

Yilwatda said: “Great nations are not built on easy choices or temporary comforts, but on courageous decisions that secure the future of generations yet unborn.

“The reforms being implemented today are laying the foundation for a more stable, productive and prosperous Nigeria.”

The APC National Chairman acknowledged the economic pains currently being experienced by many Nigerians, especially in the areas of inflationary pressure and cost of living.

He maintained that the Federal Government had continued to respond to the pains through targeted interventions, infrastructure investments, support for local industries, and strategic expansion of critical sectors of the economy.

Yilwatda noted that several economic indicators were already reflecting growing investor confidence and improving commercial activities across the country.

He cited the latest maritime sector performance report which revealed that Nigerian ports handled 1,092 ocean-going vessels in the first quarter of 2026.

He described the development as a strong sign of increasing trade activities, expanding export operations, and renewed confidence in the Nigerian economy.

According to him, the development demonstrates that the administration’s investments in port infrastructure modernisation, logistics improvement, transport connectivity and export expansion policies are beginning to stimulate productive economic activities nationwide.

Yilwatda said: “The handling of over 1,092 ocean-going vessels within the first quarter of the year is not an isolated statistic.

“It reflects increasing commercial confidence, stronger maritime operations, rising export activities and renewed international economic engagement with Nigeria.

“This is a direct outcome of strategic reforms and infrastructure investments being undertaken by the Federal Government.”

Yilwatda cited the recent improvement in Nigeria’s crude oil production, which had reached about 99.2 percent of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota.

He said this was evidence of enhanced security coordination and improved operational efficiency within the oil and gas sector.

He added that the commissioning of new 330kV transmission lines in Edo State and addition of 600MW to the national grid represented concrete efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen power infrastructure,

He said it was also aimed to support industrial growth and improve electricity supply across the country.

Yilwatda also referenced growing interests by investors and local manufacturers in sectors such as automobile spare parts, industrial production and energy infrastructure.

He said these were signs that the country’s economy was gradually repositioning itself for long-term competitiveness and self-reliance.

He assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration remained committed to responsible governance, economic stability, job creation and national development.

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He urged citizens not to lose faith in the country’s future, adding that the difficult but necessary reforms currently being implemented would ultimately create a more resilient economy capable of delivering opportunities.

He added that in the long run, the reforms should deliver prosperity and improved living standards for all Nigerians.

He said: “Nigeria is passing through a period of economic rebuilding, while the journey may be challenging, the signs of recovery and national renewal are becoming increasingly visible.

“The APC administration under President Tinubu remains focused, determined and committed to building a stronger and more prosperous nation for both present and future generations.”

The APC National Chairman reaffirmed APC’s commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that deepened economic reforms, encouraged investments, expanded infrastructure, and promoted inclusive national growth.

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