Reforms Gradually Returning Nigeria To Path Of Growth, Productivity -Yilwatda
By Sunday Etuka
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that the indicators of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu showed that the country is gradually returning to the path of sustainable growth, productivity and national renewal.
Prof. Yilwatda said while the economic reforms have demanded sacrifice, patience and resilience from Nigerians, there are strong signs that they would lead Nigeria’s expansive prosperity of tomorrow and years to come.
According to a statement made available on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC National Chairman who spoke at the weekend after the successful conduct of the primary election of the party into the House of Representatives across the country, said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu was never designed as a short-term populist project, but as a bold and strategic intervention aimed at correcting decades of structural distortions that weakened national productivity, discouraged investments and constrained economic competitiveness.
According to him, “great nations are not built on easy choices or temporary comforts, but on courageous decisions that secure the future of generations yet unborn. The reforms being implemented today are laying the foundation for a more stable, productive and prosperous Nigeria.”
Yilwatda acknowledged the economic pains currently being experienced by many Nigerians, especially in the areas of inflationary pressure and cost of living, but maintained that the Federal Government has continued to respond through targeted interventions, infrastructure investments, support for local industries and strategic expansion of critical sectors of the economy.
Professor Yilwatda noted that several economic indicators are already reflecting growing investor confidence and improving commercial activities across the country.
He cited the latest maritime sector performance report which revealed that Nigerian ports handled 1,092 ocean-going vessels in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as a strong sign of increasing trade activities, expanding export operations and renewed confidence in the Nigerian economy.
According to him, the development demonstrates that the administration’s investments in port infrastructure modernization, logistics improvement, transport connectivity and export expansion policies are beginning to stimulate productive economic activities nationwide.
“The handling of over 1,092 ocean-going vessels within the first quarter of the year is not an isolated statistic. It reflects increasing commercial confidence, stronger maritime operations, rising export activities and renewed international economic engagement with Nigeria. This is a direct outcome of strategic reforms and infrastructure investments being undertaken by the Federal Government,” he stated.
Professor Yilwatda further pointed to the recent improvement in Nigeria’s crude oil production, which has now reached about 99.2 percent of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota, as evidence of enhanced security coordination and improved operational efficiency within the oil and gas sector.
He added that the commissioning of new 330kV transmission lines in Edo State and the addition of 600MW to the national grid represent concrete efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen power infrastructure, support industrial growth and improve electricity supply across the country.
The APC National Chairman also referenced growing interests by investors and local manufacturers in sectors such as automobile spare parts, industrial production and energy infrastructure as signs that the economy is gradually repositioning itself for long-term competitiveness and self-reliance.
Professor Yilwatda assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration remains committed to responsible governance, economic stability, job creation and national development.
He urged citizens not to lose faith in the country’s future, stressing that the difficult but necessary reforms currently being implemented would ultimately create a more resilient economy capable of delivering opportunities, prosperity and improved living standards for all Nigerians.
“Nigeria is passing through a period of economic rebuilding. While the journey may be challenging, the signs of recovery and national renewal are becoming increasingly visible. The APC administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused, determined and committed to building a stronger and more prosperous nation for both present and future generations,” he said.
Professor Yilwatda reaffirmed the commitment of the All Progressives Congress to supporting policies and initiatives that deepen economic reforms, encourage investments, expand infrastructure and promote inclusive national growth.
