President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his economic reforms will foster development and guarantee a new lease of life for Nigerians.
He spoke when the Group President and Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Ralph Mupita, board members and senior managers of the telecommunications giant visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja at the weekend.
The ongoing reforms also received the support of the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Bishop Henry Ndukuba, who yesterday urged Nigerians to support the administration in rebuilding the economy.
A statement by MTN quoted Tinubu as saying,
“You (MTN team) can do a lot for the economy by partnering with us. We believe no one can succeed alone.
“The structural adjustments we are making are to ensure we face the right direction and arrive at a destination that caters for our people. We have a responsibility to revolutionise the economy so that our youths can share in the prosperity of the nation. Otherwise, we are only waiting for the dreams to be charted.”
The team, according to the statement, congratulated Tinubu on his election victory and reiterated MTN’s commitment to Nigeria.
The team outlined the company’s strategy for expanding connectivity across the country, diversifying digital services available to Nigerians and supporting the rapid growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.
A part of the statement reads,
“We appreciate the warm reception from President Tinubu and his team, and we thank them for their enthusiasm for the role that the telecoms and technology sector can play in driving the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy, and in ensuring broad participation in the new economic era.
“Our visit is an opportunity to reinforce our long-term commitment to Nigeria and our belief in the immense potential of this great country.
“The principle of shared value is a fundamental pillar of our ‘Ambition 2025’ strategy, which we are actively implementing in Nigeria. Whether through expanding local ownership via retail participation in our domestic listing, our renewed focus on local content, promoting access to connectivity and financial services in rural areas, or deploying innovative technology platforms, we are continuously innovating to ensure a more inclusive digital landscape.”
Also in Abuja, Bishop Ndukuba said the Anglican Communion was “trusting God that as Tinubu takes difficult decisions, we will be able to work with one another and this government for the good of our citizens and nation.”
“We thank God for what He is beginning to do in the new administration of President Bola Tinubu,” he said at the beginning of his pastoral visit to archdeaconries in Abuja.
The cleric, however, said that the government should consider the sufferings of Nigerians, occasioned by the removal of petrol subsidy, and introduce programmes to cushion the effects.
His words,
“We are pleading with the government to consider the sufferings and pains that the people are going through and make some efforts to alleviate the problems and challenges that are before the common man.
“We know the difficulties in transportation, feeding and others; we are praying that God will intervene in our nation, grant us open heaven and let there be rain to let our lives and our nation bear fruits.”
Meanwhile, , the Director-General of the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has said that Nigeria was witnessing momentous changes under Tinubu’s leadership.
Sulaiman spoke during the opening of a retreat for managers of NILDS in Ilorin. Kwara State yesterday.
He said,
“For these changes to be impactful and achieve the desired outcomes, the strategic partnership between the executive and legislative arms of government must be deepened.”
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, pointed out the need for good leadership in Nigeria.
He described the retreat as an opportunity for the institute to review its performance and identify the need for quality governance in the country.
Jega listed the ingredients of good leadership include honesty, cognitive experience on competence, good representation, inspire followership and motivation.
