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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Nigeria would experience a brighter future under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Mohammed Idris said the task that is uppermost in the President’s mind is ensuring that high-level policies and programs being implemented touch lives in very positive and meaningful ways.
In his Independence Day message on Tuesday, Idris stated that while challenges abound that need attention, the President’s government has made progress since he took over in 2023.
He noted that since 29 May 2023, “the President has left no doubts about his capacity and determination to boldly lay a new socioeconomic foundation for Africa’s most populous nation.”
Listing the achievement of President Tinubu’s administration, the Minister of Information explained: “Today, we celebrate that moment in our history. Interestingly, we are celebrating it with the same national anthem that ushered us into independence, basking in the truth that even while our tribes and tongues may differ, we stand united; one country, one people, one destiny.
“On the level of macroeconomic stability, a lot of progress has been made –in stabilizing government revenues, the foreign exchange market, debt management, investment inflows, and more.
“A new national minimum wage has taken effect, alongside the consequential salary adjustments. The much-awaited local government financial autonomy is finally becoming a reality, thanks to the President’s bold move to seek judicial clarification at the Supreme Court.
Investors are seeing and responding positively to the reforms.
“Just in recent days we’ve seen news of renewals of billion-dollar investment commitments from multinationals like Exxon Mobil and Coca-Cola. The work ahead now is to ensure that this translates into gains that can be deeply felt in lives and households across the country.
“Just last week, the Federal Executive Council approved an omnibus Economic Stabilization Bill that will transform the Nigerian economy in many ways, and help fast-track the attainment of President Tinubu’s renewed hope. The approved Bill will now go to the National Assembly for passage, and then presidential assent.”
Idris concluded, “There’s something for everyone, and I urge all Nigerians to actively look for which of these many transformational programs and opportunities they can benefit from.
“Government exists to make life better, but this can only happen when the people are aware of opportunities and keen and ready to engage.”
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