Victoria Mgbanwa
President Bola Tinubu has said the ongoing economic revolution will favour the teeming youths in the country.
He also assured the manufacturing service sector that there will be reforms that will bring about economic development.
He made the disclosure during the visit of the group chairman of MTN, Mcebisi Jonas to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He stated that “We have a responsibility to revolutionize 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.
“If you have any problems or impediments do let us know. We are ready to remove bottlenecks to investments in the economy,” he added.
The President also stated that the growing rural-urban migration can only be controlled with more investments in digital technology that will directly improve healthcare systems and education for the poor.
While acknowledging the sweeping changes across the world, largely driven by technology,
The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake in a statement, said “I am happy you are moving from Corporate Social Responsibility to being more incisive and inquisitive with technology so that we can see how we can partner structurally,’’ Mr president said.
“You 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.
He also added that “You and I will make sure that the people have a share of that prosperity. We will, together, build a well-informed society. We have to re-assess the journey. I am glad that the stock market is responding positively to the structural adjustments”.
The group chairman also congratulated the President for the upswing of interest in the country within a short period since he assumed office, on May 29, 2023, and also promised to assist in the mobilisation of other investors with about $1.5 trillion, to look towards Nigeria, where reforms had been styled to favour business and encourage inclusive development.
Jonas also said the company had a plan of investing $3.5 billion in theeconomyy, over the next five years, with a broader vision of becoming a pan-African company, by moving investments from the Middle East and focusing more on Africa, especially Nigeria, where it gets the highest return on investment.
“The message you have given us is that Nigeria is investible, and with your election, we are seeing decisive, prompt and keen interest in structural reforms,’’ he said.
