Yilwatda says Tinubu’s reforms will deliver prosperity for Nigeria’s future

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms will lead to long-term prosperity despite the current hardship.

In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda was quoted as saying that the reforms, though demanding sacrifice and patience, were already showing measurable signs of returning Nigeria to the path of sustainable growth and national renewal.

Speaking after the successful conduct of the party’s House of Representatives primaries across the country, the APC chairman said the Renewed Hope Agenda was never designed as a short-term populist project.

He described it as a bold intervention to correct decades of structural distortions that weakened productivity and discouraged investment.

“Great nations are not built on easy choices or temporary comforts, but on courageous decisions that secure the future of generations yet unborn,” Yilwatda stated, adding, “The reforms being implemented today are laying the foundation for a more stable, productive and prosperous Nigeria.”

He acknowledged the economic pains many Nigerians are facing, especially from inflation and rising cost of living.

However, he maintained that the Federal Government was responding through targeted interventions, infrastructure investments, support for local industries, and expansion of critical sectors.

Yilwatda pointed to growing investor confidence and improving commercial activities as evidence that the reforms were taking effect.

He cited a maritime sector report showing that Nigerian ports handled 1,092 ocean-going vessels in the first quarter of 2026.

According to him, the development reflects increasing trade activities, expanding export operations, and renewed confidence in the economy.

He said it was a direct outcome of investments in port modernization, logistics improvement, and export expansion policies.

The APC chairman also noted that Nigeria’s crude oil production has risen to about 99.2 percent of its OPEC quota, attributing the gain to enhanced security coordination and improved efficiency in the oil and gas sector.

He further highlighted the commissioning of new 330kV transmission lines in Edo State and the addition of 600MW to the national grid as concrete steps to strengthen power infrastructure and support industrial growth.

Yilwatda urged Nigerians not to lose faith, stressing that the difficult reforms would ultimately create a more resilient economy capable of delivering jobs, opportunities, and improved living standards.

He reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to supporting policies that deepen reforms, attract investment, and promote inclusive growth.