REFORMS TODAY, PROSPERITY TOMORROW, SAYS YILWATDA

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja 

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will usher in lasting prosperity for the country in the years ahead.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said that although the economic reforms initiated by the Tinubu administration have required sacrifice, patience, and resilience from Nigerians, there are already clear indicators that the country is gradually returning to the path of sustainable growth, productivity, and national renewal.

Speaking after the successful conduct of the party’s House of Representatives primary elections across the country, Yilwatda said the Renewed Hope Agenda was never conceived as a short-term populist programme, but as a bold and strategic intervention aimed at correcting decades of structural distortions that weakened national productivity, discouraged investment, and constrained economic competitiveness.

According to him, “Great nations are not built on easy choices or temporary comforts, but on courageous decisions that secure the future of generations yet unborn. The reforms being implemented today are laying the foundation for a more stable, productive, and prosperous Nigeria.”

The APC National Chairman acknowledged the economic hardship currently being experienced by many Nigerians, particularly rising inflation and the high cost of living. However, he maintained that the Federal Government has continued to respond through targeted interventions, infrastructure investments, support for local industries, and strategic expansion of critical sectors of the economy.

Yilwatda noted that several economic indicators already reflect growing investor confidence and improving commercial activity across the country.

He cited the latest maritime sector performance report, which showed that Nigerian ports handled 1,092 ocean-going vessels in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as a strong sign of increasing trade activity, expanding exports, and renewed confidence in the Nigerian economy.

According to him, the development demonstrates that the administration’s investments in port modernisation, logistics improvement, transport connectivity, and export expansion policies are beginning to stimulate productive economic activities nationwide.

“The handling of over 1,092 ocean-going vessels within the first quarter of the year is not an isolated statistic. It reflects increasing commercial confidence, stronger maritime operations, rising export activity, and renewed international economic engagement with Nigeria. This is a direct outcome of strategic reforms and infrastructure investments being undertaken by the Federal Government,” he stated.

Yilwatda further pointed to the recent improvement in Nigeria’s crude oil production, which has reached about 99.2 per cent of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota, as evidence of enhanced security coordination and improved operational efficiency within the oil and gas sector.

He also highlighted the commissioning of new 330kV transmission lines in Edo State and the addition of 600MW to the national grid as concrete efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen power infrastructure, support industrial growth, and improve electricity supply across the country.

The APC chairman further referenced growing interest from investors and local manufacturers in sectors such as automobile spare parts, industrial production, and energy infrastructure as signs that the economy is gradually repositioning itself for long-term competitiveness and self-reliance.

Yilwatda assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration remains committed to responsible governance, economic stability, job creation, and national development.

He urged citizens not to lose faith in the country’s future, stressing that the difficult but necessary reforms currently being implemented would ultimately create a more resilient economy capable of delivering opportunities, prosperity, and improved living standards for all Nigerians.

“Nigeria is passing through a period of economic rebuilding. While the journey may be challenging, the signs of recovery and national renewal are becoming increasingly visible. The APC administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused, determined, and committed to building a stronger and more prosperous nation for both present and future generations,” he said.

Yilwatda reaffirmed the commitment of the All Progressives Congress to supporting policies and initiatives that deepen economic reforms, encourage investment, expand infrastructure, and promote inclusive national growth.