President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged wealthy
individuals in the country to help in developing the nation’s economy by
massively investing in Nigeria’s critical sectors in order to boost job and
wealth creation.
According to the President, business and political leaders
are not only important stakeholders but indeed indispensable to the growth and
development of any economy.
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged wealthy
individuals in the country to help in developing the nation’s economy by
massively investing in Nigeria’s critical sectors in order to boost job and
wealth creation.
According to the News Agency Nigeria (NAN) the President
gave the challenge when he hosted members of the business community and
leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Iftar (breaking of the
Ramadan fast) at the State House, Abuja, on Friday.
According to the President, business and political leaders
are not only important stakeholders but indeed indispensable to the growth and
development of any economy.
The President pledged to continue to make strong case for
synergy toward achieving greater investment in Nigeria’s economy.
The President also assured his guests that he would not
only sustain efforts at fighting corruption, insecurity and smuggling but also
create a more conducive atmosphere for Nigerian businesses and industrial
concerns to thrive.
He also promised to work more closely with the Governor of
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) “towards ensuring that the country’s foreign
reserve continues to grow so that Nigeria maintains a pride of place amongst
the comity of nations.”
The President also spoke extensively on reasons for his
decision to delay Nigeria’s ratification of the Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who
spoke on behalf of the business community, promised to support the ongoing
efforts aimed at transforming the nation’s economy for the general good of the
citizens.
No comments:
Post a comment