By Chesa Chesa
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ultimately lead to sustainable prosperity and long-term national development.
Yilwatda gave the assurance in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, following the successful conduct of the party’s primary elections into the House of Representatives across the country.
According to the APC National Chairman, although the reforms initiated by the Tinubu administration have required sacrifice, patience and resilience from Nigerians, there are already visible indicators that the country is gradually returning to the path of economic growth, productivity and national renewal.
He said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu was conceived as a strategic intervention designed to address long-standing structural challenges that had weakened productivity, discouraged investment and limited Nigeria’s economic competitiveness.
“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,” Yilwatda stated.
The APC chairman acknowledged the economic difficulties currently facing many Nigerians, particularly rising inflation and the high cost of living, but maintained that the Federal Government had continued to respond through targeted interventions, infrastructure development, support for local industries and expansion of key sectors of the economy.
Highlighting signs of economic recovery, Yilwatda cited the latest performance report in the maritime sector, which showed that Nigerian ports handled 1,092 ocean-going vessels in the first quarter of 2026.
He described the development as evidence of increasing trade activities, expanding export operations and renewed investor confidence in the Nigerian economy.
“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 activities and renewed international economic engagement with Nigeria,” he said.
Yilwatda also pointed to improvements in Nigeria’s crude oil production, which he said had reached about 99.2 per cent of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota, attributing the progress to improved security coordination and operational efficiency in the oil and gas sector.
He further referenced the commissioning of new 330kV transmission lines in Edo State and the addition of 600 megawatts to the national grid as part of efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen power infrastructure, support industrial growth and improve electricity supply nationwide.
According to him, growing interest from investors and local manufacturers in sectors such as automobile spare parts, industrial production and energy infrastructure indicates that the economy is gradually repositioning for long-term competitiveness and self-reliance.
The APC National Chairman assured Nigerians that the party-led administration remained 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 current reforms, though difficult, were necessary to build a resilient economy capable of delivering prosperity and improved living standards.
“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.
