Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives
Congress (APC), says his administration will achieve double-digit economic
growth if elected president in 2023.
According to a statement issued by Tunde Rahman, his media
aide, the APC flag-bearer said this at the 7th edition of the Kaduna Economic
and Investment summit (KadInvest 7.0), held in the state on Saturday.
Tinubu assured that under his leadership, the Nigerian
economy will grow in double digits “within a couple of years”.
In the second quarter, Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.54
percent growth, from 3.11 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2022.
“I will marshal a
team of the most talented of Nigerians – men, women, and youths – no matter
their tribe and affiliations, to reset our nation on a path to achieve
double-digit economic growth within a couple of years,” Tinubu said.
“We will do this through a coordinated set of policies in
key sectors.
“We will champion an efficient government that will
eliminate revenue and expense leakages across all federal government areas,
leveraging technology, which will be increasingly embedded into government
operations.”
On the role of the private sector in the country’s economic
development, Tinubu praised President Muhammadu Buhari for giving maximum
support to them to flourish.
According to him, laws put in place by the Buhari
administration helped to improve the ease of doing business in the country.
Tinubu said if elected, his administration will build on
this, making it better for the private sector to excel.
“My desire is that the next administration, under my
leadership, will continue to drive forward and accelerate on the progress made
thus far, taking bold steps and initiatives to encourage investments in new
areas typically considered risky, and leading the way by providing the enabling
environment to nurture our innate entrepreneurial spirit,” he said.
“It is essential that
our nation continues to champion the rule of law and sanctity of contracts, for
these are the prerequisites for creating a business-friendly economic
environment.”
The APC presidential candidate further pledged full
financial autonomy for the judiciary.
He said while there must be active engagement between all
the arms of government for the rule of law to prevail, “it is critical for the
judiciary to retain its autonomy and independence”.
“Therefore, under my stewardship, the federal government
will build on the efforts of the current administration to review, amend and/or
enact the relevant laws that will engender the rule of law,” he said.
“My administration
would ensure that the judiciary has true financial and administrative autonomy
and strong disciplinary and integrity monitoring mechanisms.”
Further listing his administration’s plans for ensuring
security returns to the country, he emphasised the role of a secured nation in
economic growth and development.
He said that his administration will prioritise the training
and re-training of the country’s security forces.
“We will be committed to introducing cross-sector
initiatives that will address the economic and social constraints that prevent
people from advancing or opting for crime,” Tinubu said.
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