President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, reiterated his commitment to economic reforms aimed at fostering business growth and creating investment opportunities to support Nigeria’s growing population. Speaking to a delegation from the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) led by Florizelle Liser in Abuja, Tinubu expressed a “can-do attitude” and emphasized the need to remain focused to achieve the set goals amid challenges.
While acknowledging the challenging stage of ongoing reforms, Tinubu affirmed his dedication to Nigeria’s economic growth and stability, stating that he won’t relent until his vision for the country is realized. He emphasized creating an enabling environment for business, with a focus on key sectors like agriculture, solid minerals, energy, health, infrastructure, trade, finance, digital enterprise, and the creative economy to ensure citizen welfare and prosperity.
Tinubu commended the recent landing of a 45,000-kilometer submarine fiber optic cable in Akwa Ibom State, enhancing connectivity for the entire South-South region with Europe and other parts of Africa. He highlighted the significance of this achievement, expressing confidence that, with the right policies and partnerships, Nigeria can overcome long-standing developmental challenges.
Referring to his prior experience in corporate governance and interactions with CCA during his tenure as Lagos State governor, Tinubu welcomed the Council’s interest in various segments of Nigeria’s economy. He emphasized plans to focus on security and education, considering education as a potent weapon against poverty. Tinubu welcomed partnerships with organizations like CCA to strengthen collaboration and achieve shared goals.
In response, Florizelle Liser, CCA’s President and CEO, expressed the Council’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth through the priority areas outlined by Tinubu’s administration. She invited Tinubu to participate in CCA’s US-Africa Business Summit in May and urged him to consider CCA as a partner in enhancing USA-Nigeria trade, business, and investment.
