President Muhammadu Buhari has
called on wealthy individuals in the country to develop more confidence in the
nation’s economy by massively investing in critical sectors in order to boost
job and wealth creation.
Buhari was speaking 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.
Buhari 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 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.
Aliko Dangote, the chairman of
Dangote Group, 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.
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