The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has expressed strong optimism about his administration’s ability to overcome challenges that confront the nation, stressing that Nigeria not only has the means to thrive but also has a responsibility to lead the rest of the African continent to success.
In a statement by Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake which was sent to Africa Today News, New York on Thursday, the president stated this when he had audience with visiting Bank of America officials in his office at the State House on Tuesday.
He pointed out that his administration was committed to instituting reforms that would engender the sustainable growth and development of the country.
‘We believe we are on the right track so far. We believe we need all the help we can get,’ the President said as he asked the bank’s management for support and partnership that would advance mutual benefits for Nigeria and the financial institution.
President Tinubu said governance and development challenges facing the country cannot be addressed without fiscal and institutional reforms.
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’21st Century actions on climate change, finance, and innovation are intertwined. Having a good platform and believing in innovation will help in undertaking reforms and tackling the issues.
‘This is the largest economy and democracy in Africa and if we cannot do it, nobody will do it for us,’ he said.
Affirming that no one can do it alone, President Tinubu made a case for the bank and other willing financing institutions to help the country, for instance in partnering to ensure Nigerian gas compete favourably in the global market, as a viable source of alternative revenue.
In his remarks, the leader of the delegation and President of International for Bank of America, Bernard Mensah, expressed excitement about the initial steps taken by the new administration, which, he said, is taking Nigeria back to its rightful place on the global stage.
He added that the bank was willing to assist the country address its immediate and longer term challenges not only in the area of financing but also contributing with ideas.