Tinubu has kept his promise to Nigerians – APC Chairman

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said President Bola Tinubu has kept his promise to Nigerians through economic intervention programmes targeted at small businesses, entrepreneurs and young people.

Yilwatda said the intervention funds introduced by the Tinubu administration showed that the Renewed Hope Agenda was delivering economic benefits to Nigerians.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said access to affordable finance had remained one of the biggest challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises in the country.

He said the Tinubu administration was addressing the problem through targeted programmes designed to support business growth, job creation and economic inclusion.

“The Tinubu administration recognises that sustainable economic development starts with empowering the productive sector. By supporting small businesses and young entrepreneurs, the government is establishing a foundation for enduring prosperity and collective economic advancement,” he said.

Yilwatda cited the ₦75bn Presidential Intervention Fund for MSMEs as one of the major initiatives aimed at providing accessible financing to small businesses across different sectors.

He also pointed to the ₦11bn support package through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria and the ₦30bn Youth Entrepreneurship Fund under the Niger Delta Development Commission.

According to him, the programmes are helping entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, traders, tailors, manufacturers and other small business owners to expand their operations and create jobs.

“The APC is steadfast in its commitment to fostering an economy that benefits all Nigerians. These intervention funds are not simply policy declarations; they represent tangible investments in the dreams and aspirations of millions of our citizens,” he said.

“The evidence is unmistakable. Businesses are receiving assistance, young individuals are being empowered, jobs are being generated, and economic inclusion is on the rise. This is governance that yields results, and it serves as further proof that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fulfilling his promises to the Nigerian populace.”

Yilwatda said the APC and the Tinubu administration would continue to pursue policies that promote entrepreneurship, investment, local industries and sustainable economic growth.