President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s diversity is the nation’s greatest strength, stressing that economic growth must reach even the poorest households to ensure stability and sustainable development.
Speaking on Monday at the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development held at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu said: “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.”
The President described the task ahead as demanding but historic, noting that his Renewed Hope Agenda represents a national compact and a promise that the sacrifices of Nigerians would yield 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,” Tinubu said.
Highlighting agriculture as central to inclusive growth, the President expressed confidence that conference resolutions would support daily farming, livestock investment, ranch development, and diversification of agricultural produce. He also pledged state-of-the-art mechanisation across the country’s seven geopolitical zones.
Tinubu detailed bold reforms undertaken since assuming office 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,” he said, noting that the monetary policy initiatives introduced by his administration were already yielding positive results and gaining international recognition.
On cooperative federalism, Tinubu said the Federal Government had improved revenue distribution to sub-national governments, allowing states and local governments to better pay salaries, invest in infrastructure, and deliver social services.
He further highlighted that his administration prioritised infrastructure development across transportation, power, digital connectivity, and irrigation, while expanding social investment and human capital programmes targeting vulnerable households, youths, women, and small businesses.
Reassuring Nigerians on security, Tinubu reiterated his commitment to “defeating terrorism and banditry,” describing insecurity as “unacceptable” and “foreign” to Nigeria’s culture.
