Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an 8-point agenda which he believes will turn around the fortunes of the West African nation in three years.
Tinubu, who unveiled the agenda at the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday, said the vision was aimed at “economic growth, prosperity for all and ending poverty.”
The FEC is made up of the President, who is the Chairman, the Vice President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Chief of Staff to the President, as well as ministers.
At the Monday meeting held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu called on the members to work towards achieving the first phase of his administration’s eight-point agenda within three years or be prepared to be booted out.
Tinubu, who talked tough while addressing the members, said the ministers had the capacity to make a difference in the ministries they have been assigned to oversee, and asked members of his cabinet to work hard to revive the country’s economy because Nigeria was in a difficult time.
“We shall evolve a homegrown re-engineering of our finances, a reimagined stewardship of our resources, and we will let the economy work for the people of this country,” he said.
“There are so many things we can and will do. Yes, some cynics will say it is impossible. But in your own dictionary of service, everything is possible, and it must be possible.’’
“We have the talent. We have the level of intellectual capacity required to turn this country around. We will make sure that the country is on the right path to succeed on behalf of more than 200 million Nigerians who rely on us.
“You and I know that expectations are high, and these are tough times. We must work hard and move ourselves to create a buoyant economy that will serve Nigeria.
“We have an employment rate that is unacceptable, and we are facing threats from climate change. In order to turn things around, you have been selected to perform your utmost best.
“Our policy implementation will reform the economy, ensure inclusive growth, and strengthen security for peace and prosperity. Without security, there can be no investment.
“It is in your hands now. I am ready to listen and to cooperate. I am ready even to be corrected. Only God is perfect. You have been asked to fetch water from a dry well. The challenges are great, but we will deliver for Nigerians. I am happy to be the captain of this vehicle.
“It is a great commitment that you have made to the country. Since your inauguration as a minister, you have become a servant for the people, serving all of the people, all of the time,” Tinubu said.