President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s diversity remains its greatest strength, stressing that economic growth must be inclusive and extend to the poorest households to guarantee national stability and sustainable development.
The President made the remarks on Monday at the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development, held at the State House, Abuja.
“Nigeria’s diversity is our strength. When states grow, Nigeria grows. When growth reaches the poorest household, national stability is strengthened. When development is sustainable, our children inherit growth,” Tinubu said.
Describing the responsibility before the nation as both challenging and historic, the President said his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda represents a national compact and a pledge that the sacrifices of Nigerians would translate into a stronger, fairer and more prosperous country.
“The task before us is demanding, but the opportunity is historic. The Renewed Hope Agenda is a national compact, a promise that the sacrifices of Nigerians will lead to a stronger, fairer and more prosperous nation,” he stated.
Tinubu expressed confidence that the outcomes of the conference would translate into tangible support for farming, livestock investment, ranch development and agricultural diversification, noting that modernising agriculture remains central to achieving inclusive growth.
“I promise you here that I will play my part. There are seven zones, and state-of-the-art mechanisation is coming,” he added.
The President said his administration had implemented bold but necessary reforms since assuming office, aimed at stabilising the economy, restoring confidence and laying a solid foundation for long-term growth.
“Since the inception of this administration, we have undertaken bold and necessary reforms to stabilise the economy, restore confidence and lay the foundation for long-term growth. These reforms are instruments for delivering prosperity, dignity and opportunity for all Nigerians,” Tinubu said.
He added that the monetary policy reforms introduced by his government were already yielding positive results and attracting global recognition.
“I must say again that the monetary policy we embarked upon has yielded positive results and is being recognised around the world,” he noted.
Tinubu also highlighted achievements reflecting the Federal Government’s commitment to cooperative federalism and inclusive development, particularly through improved revenue distribution to sub-national governments.
“With this, state and local governments now receive increased and more predictable allocations, improving their capacity to pay salaries, invest in infrastructure and deliver social services,” he said.
According to the President, his administration has prioritised infrastructure development across transportation, power, digital connectivity and irrigation as drivers of inclusive growth, while expanding social investment and human capital programmes targeted at vulnerable households, youths, women and small businesses.
Tinubu further reassured Nigerians of his government’s determination to tackle insecurity, pledging to “defeat terrorism and banditry,” which he described as “unacceptable” and “foreign” to Nigeria’s culture.
