President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to Nigeria’s economic recovery and national development after receiving a resounding vote of confidence from the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC).
Speaking at the APC NEC meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, President Tinubu described the endorsement as both an honour and a challenge to work even harder for the prosperity of Nigerians. He assured that the country was on a steady path to economic stability, with notable progress in food security, investment, and governance reforms.
“I am happy with your vote of confidence, and I accept it. The vote is a challenge to do more work; we will vigorously pursue our sovereignty in food security, investment, and development,” the President said.
Acknowledging the recent decline in food prices as a positive sign ahead of Ramadan, Tinubu expressed optimism about the nation’s trajectory.
“While the rest of the world unravels, we see growth in Nigeria. We are seeing a gradual return to stability,” he added.
The President also commended APC governors and party leaders for their unwavering support and praised the National Working Committee for its efforts in strengthening the party’s foundation. However, he urged swift resolution of internal disputes in some states, calling for committees to mediate and foster unity.
In his remarks, APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, acknowledged the challenges the ruling party has faced but assured members that the government remains committed to delivering on its electoral promises.
“Though the journey has been very challenging for us as a ruling party, given the big task we have at hand and the expectations from Nigerians, we can sufficiently submit that we have collectively risen to the occasion,” Ganduje said.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas also reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting the administration through legislative reforms aimed at economic growth and national development.
The APC NEC meeting followed a party caucus gathering on Tuesday night, where leaders lauded the Tinubu administration for steering the economy toward recovery. They highlighted recent economic gains, including a 3.84% GDP growth in the last quarter of 2024 and a downward trend in inflation.
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