World Bank, IMF recognise Tinubu’s economic reforms – $1tn economy target achievable – Yilwatda
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy is within reach, citing the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and their recognition by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). APC National chair, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.
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✦Yilwatda said the reforms were laying the foundation for a stronger, more productive and prosperous economy, adding that abandoning them would reverse the progress made in addressing the country’s longstanding structural challenges.
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$1 trillion:The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy is within reach, citing the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and their recognition by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Friday:In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said Tinubu’s decision to confront longstanding economic challenges demonstrated the kind of leadership required to reposition the country for sustainable growth.$1 trillion:He described the $1 trillion economy target as more than a political aspiration, saying it was a national development objective supported by deliberate policy choices and ongoing economic restructuring.
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✦The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy is within reach, citing the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and their recognition by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
✦APC National chair, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.
✦Yilwatda said the reforms were laying the foundation for a stronger, more productive and prosperous economy, adding that abandoning them would reverse the progress made in addressing the country’s longstanding structural challenges.
Key Facts:$1 trillion: The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy is within reach, citing the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and their recognition by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Friday: In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said Tinubu’s decision to confront longstanding economic challenges demonstrated the kind of leadership required to reposition the country for sustainable growth.$1 trillion: He described the $1 trillion economy target as more than a political aspiration, saying it was a national development objective supported by deliberate policy choices and ongoing economic restructuring.
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy is within reach, citing the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and their recognition by the World Bank and the International...
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy is within reach, citing the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and their recognition by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy is within reach, citing the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu and their recognition by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
