President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said growing and diversifying Nigeria’s economy would require the steadfast support of the organised private sector.
Tinubu affirmed that he has “no reason to underperform” given the trust Nigerians have bestowed upon him.
“I have no reason to underperform as the elected President of the country because I campaigned for the job. Cut the costs. Fix the bends. Summon courage. Save the money, but push the economy,” Tinubu said during Iftar (breaking of fast) with members of the Nigerian business community at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed details of the discussions in a statement on Thursday titled, ‘President Tinubu to Corporate Nigeria: hand in hand with you, i cannot underperform on a job i campaigned for.’
“I would have summoned you before now, not during Ramadan, because you are a very valuable part of my constituency.
“There is no driver of the economy that is bigger than the private sector. If the private sector is not flourishing, there is no growth, no prosperity, no employment, or development. No matter how flowery the speeches are, not even a mushroom will grow.
”Thank you for persevering. We are at a turning point in our economy. I do not have to do a quadratic equation to illustrate all of that to you. I just want to appreciate you for your endurance and perseverance,’’ the President said.
