President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, said his administration will sustain ongoing economic reforms for the benefit of Nigerians, with focus on inclusion and empowerment.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu said the reforms were yielding results across the country in education, health and infrastructure during his one-day visit to the state.
He commended Governor Umaru Fintiri for projects executed in the state.
“That is the consequence of us working together, and we will achieve more macroeconomic successes. We will achieve more for this country. We are investing heavily in agriculture and human capital development. We must be able to feed ourselves, feed the country.
“While we continue to encourage our governors, I must say, the solidarity that exists between the federal government and subnationals is encouraging. Things that I don’t have to remind you, you’ll do it, you are carrying the people along. Please continue to do so.”
President Tinubu said the repositioning of the economy through policies enabled greater allocations to states to execute projects that impact livelihoods.
He commended Governor Fintiri for using the allocations for road construction and educational institutions.
“You’re reflecting the commitment of a government of the people, by the people and for the people. You’re a reflection of who we are as a people united to achieve for our nation.
“Umaru Fintiri, I’ve seen renewal, commitment from you in investments in the education of our children, and I commend your vision and commitment to the development of Adamawa State.”
The President said the eight-lane road and underpass constructed by the state government would ease mobility and support commerce, while the high court complex would strengthen justice administration.
He urged state governments to commit more resources to poverty reduction and education.
Tinubu also thanked traditional and religious leaders for promoting harmony in the state.
“To all the title chiefs, to the traditional leaders, to religious faith leaders, thank you for keeping the peace, working together for Adamawa, working in harmony with one another, encouraging the spirit of togetherness. It is not easy to endure macroeconomic changes and the dynamics in our politics, but I thank all of you.”
The President praised Nuhu Ribadu for his role as National Security Adviser.
“National Security Adviser, the son of the soil, Nuhudeen Ribadu. I must say it clearly here that you’re doing an excellent job, and we are seeing the result. With you, we will defeat the bandits and terrorists. You’re a good National Security Adviser; honest, bold, courageous and committed to the job,” he said.
In his remarks, Fintiri thanked the Tinubu for visiting the state to commission projects.
“We are honoured to receive you on your first visit, and we appreciate the privilege of having you here today to commission a few of our projects, which include a model school – one of the twenty-one model schools built across 21 Local Government Areas of the state. This project cost us N24.8 billion.
“The expanded Galadima Aminu with overhead bridge, underpass, and dualised Gimba road, which was already reinforced with concrete water drains on both sides, cost N15.6 billion. The expanded and remodelled state High Court Complex A and D costs N5.5 billion, and the newly constructed office complex here in the Government House costs us N6.3 billion, respectively.”
The governor expressed support for the President’s reforms on behalf of the state and its residents.
Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State attended the event alongside ministers and other government officials.
