
I MADE TOUGH DECISIONS FOR NIGERIA TO GROW, TINUBU DEFENDS ECONOMIC REFORMS
Agency report
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to his administration’s economic reforms.
He emphasized that the decisions he made upon taking office in 2023 were not intended to harm Nigerians, but to promote sustainable growth for the country.
Tinubu, who succeeded Muhammadu Buhari nearly two years ago, made this statement while hosting a special envoy from the Amir of the State of Qatar, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, at the State House in Abuja on Friday.
According to the Nigerian leader, ongoing reforms to streamline the country’s tax system had made it easier for foreign investors to do business in the country.
The President said, “We are making efforts to reform our tax system. Going by the experiences of the past and the need to depart from old ways, our reforms have been hard.
“I made tough decisions so that we could grow. We are gradually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.”
The President’s comments during the meeting were relayed in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
“You can’t find a better partner than Nigeria. I always follow the global issues and your efforts. You have to do more in Nigeria to help fight poverty in the humanitarian area.
“You have done well in developing a knowledge-based economy in Qatar, but what about Nigeria?” He asked.
Tinubu believes that Nigeria’s partnership with the Arab giants could be improved by looking into food sovereignty and economic prosperity, indicating readiness of his country to build on the momentum generated by his state visit to Qatar in 2024.
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