By Ayodele Oni
Minister of Information and Culture, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the determination of the Federal Government to give support to states, irrespective of political affiliations, to enable them perform optimally.
Idris made the remark when he met with Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at Government House.
According to him, already, the Federal Government has investment commitments covering manufacturing, telecoms, healthcare, oil and gas, and others already being realized.
“The Nigerian economy grew by 3.46 per cent (year-on-year) in Q4, 2023, compared to 2.54 per cent in the preceding quarter – a better performance than anticipated.
“Capital importation into Nigeria was up 66 per cent in Q4, 2023, compared to Q3, 2023, reversing a 36 per cent decline in the previous quarter.”
He pointed out that, President Bola Tinubu’s new oil and gas policy reform programmes when implemented, would generate a billion cubic feet per day additional gas supply, as well as create 2.3 million jobs.
The minister stated that it would boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $17 billion and compress Nigeria’s oil and gas contracting cycle from 38 to six months.
“President Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his government is one that will support every citizen, regardless of party affiliations, to provide dividends of democracy.”
The minister said that the economic policies and programmes introduced by the administration would make Nigeria better.
“We are tasked by the president, myself as minister and my team, to explain the efforts of the government and what we are doing to tackle the harsh effects of economic reforms.”
He assured Nigerians that the reforms were temporary and the difficulties would soon vanish while Nigerians would enjoyed the country.
Earlier, Governor Abba Yusuf commended President Tinubu for heeding the calls to reopen the nation’s borders explaining that with the actions, the sufferings among masses would soon disappear.
Yusuf also applauded the minister for his efforts in amplifying the policies and programmes of the Federal Government.
He disclosed that the state government supported the political commitment of the Federal Government to tackle the problems of insecurity through the use of technology.
The governor added that though Kano was peaceful, government has tried to tackle the bandits and kidnappers in about 10 local government areas of the State.
