Tinubu’s reforms will deliver prosperity, APC chairman assures Nigerians

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday assured Nigerians that the ongoing economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu would ultimately deliver long-term prosperity, economic stability and national renewal despite the current hardship being experienced across the country.

Yilwatda stated this in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, following the successful conduct of the party’s House of Representatives primary elections nationwide.

The APC chairman acknowledged that the administration’s economic policies had required sacrifice, patience and resilience from Nigerians, but insisted that early signs of recovery and improved economic performance were already becoming visible.

According to him, the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu was conceived as a strategic intervention to address decades of structural distortions that weakened productivity, discouraged investments 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 said.

The APC chairman admitted that many Nigerians were currently facing inflationary pressure and rising cost of living, but maintained that the Federal Government had continued to respond through targeted interventions, infrastructure investments and support for critical sectors of the economy.

Yilwatda pointed to several economic indicators which, according to him, reflected growing investor confidence and expanding commercial activities nationwide.

He cited the latest maritime sector report showing that Nigerian ports handled 1,092 ocean-going vessels in the first quarter of 2026 as evidence of increasing trade activities and renewed international 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 stated.

The APC chairman further disclosed that Nigeria’s crude oil production had risen to about 99.2 per cent of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, production quota, describing it as evidence of improved security coordination and operational efficiency within the oil and gas sector.

He also highlighted 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 electricity infrastructure and support industrial growth.

According to Yilwatda, increasing investments in automobile spare parts manufacturing, industrial production and energy infrastructure also demonstrated that the Nigerian economy was gradually repositioning itself for long-term competitiveness and self-reliance.

He assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration remained committed to responsible governance, job creation, economic stability and infrastructure expansion.

“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,” he said.

Yilwatda urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country, insisting that the difficult reforms currently being implemented would eventually produce a stronger and more resilient economy capable of delivering improved living standards for citizens.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the APC to supporting policies and initiatives aimed at deepening reforms, encouraging investments and promoting inclusive economic growth across the country.