Tinubu pledges to strengthen organised private sector, rebuild economy

…Says FG is doing all that is necessary to cushion pains, make life better for all citizens

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to strengthen the Organised Private Sector (OPS) and rebuild the country’s economy.

Tinubu made the pledge at the third edition of the Nigeria Employers Summit, organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), on Tuesday in Abuja.

The two- day summit has the theme, “Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Government Reforms and Private Sector Agility”.

Tinubu, represented by Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, said the summit was timely.

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According to him, the government, since its inception, has rolled out several reforms aimed at rebuilding the economy and impacting organised businesses.

“It is without a doubt that this administration is committed to strengthening the private sector and rebuilding our economy.

“In our quest for economic renaissance and national renewal, we have had to embark on various reforms to navigate our nation back from the path of economic ruin.

“These reforms are not only necessary, but also very important if we are to preserve our national wealth and lay a solid foundation for our national development.

“This administration will continue to do all that is necessary to ensure the sustainability of businesses, attract foreign direct investment and make our nation the pride of Africa as it used to be, “he said.

He, however, said that the current challenges were surmountable and that the government would do its best to surmount them.

“I want to assure you that this administration is doing all that is necessary to cushion the pains and make life better for all citizens.

“With our Renewed Hope 8-Points Agenda, I want to assure you of our continuous commitment to rebuild our nation and make it reclaim its pride of place, not only in Africa but also in the world.

“We will continue with various bold and strategic measures, where necessary, to address the deep-rooted structural deficiencies and systemic challenges that have plagued the economy over the years.

“Despite our country’s complexities and some citizens’ resistance to change, we will remain resolute in our commitment to steering the nation toward stability and prosperity, “he said.

He commended NECA for its many contributions to the promotion of enterprise sustainability and competitiveness and indeed, national growth.

“We will continue to partner and collaborate with like-minded organisations that are focused on national development to drive our economy towards growth and sustainable development, “he added.

Speaking, Mr Taiwo Adeniyi, President of NECA, said the theme of the summit aimed to deepen collaboration and create pathways towards maximising ongoing government reforms by leveraging the capacity and potential of private sector employers.

“We believe this will expedite the achievement of the 8-point “Renewed Hope” agenda of Mr President towards promoting predictable national development, and fostering inclusive growth.

“Since the beginning of this administration, government has embarked on an ambitious agenda of reforms aimed at revitalizing our economy.

“These reforms span various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and digital technology.

“It also includes significant measures such as the removal of fuel subsidy, the Forex unification policy, and ongoing omnibus monetary and fiscal reforms among others,”he said.

Adeniyi said the summit served as a platform for dialogue, critical thinking, collaboration, and a call to action for every stakeholder.

He also said the summit was an opportunity to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions that could drive our economic renaissance.

“We, therefore, call for government’s commitment towards implementing the action points that will emerge from this summit’s discussions.

“We do not want this to be a mere talk shop, but a summit that fosters an improved socio-economic environment allowing businesses, irrespective of size and sector, to thrive,”he said.