The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing economic reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ultimately lead to long-term prosperity, economic stability and national renewal.
Prof. Yilwatda stated that although the reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda have demanded sacrifice, patience and resilience from Nigerians, there are already “clear and measurable indicators” showing that the country is gradually returning to the path of sustainable growth and productivity.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC National Chairman spoke shortly after the successful conduct of the party’s House of Representatives primary elections across the country.
According to him, the reforms initiated by the Tinubu administration were not designed as short-term populist measures, but as strategic interventions aimed at correcting long-standing structural distortions in the Nigerian economy.
“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 said.
Tooki said, “The APC chairman acknowledged the current economic hardship facing many Nigerians, particularly rising inflation and high cost of living, but maintained that the Federal Government was responding through targeted interventions, infrastructure development, support for local industries and expansion of key sectors of the economy.
“He noted that several economic indicators were already reflecting growing investor confidence and improved commercial activities across the country.
“Professor Yilwatda 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 evidence of increasing trade activities and renewed economic confidence.
“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.”
The APC chairman also pointed to the improvement in Nigeria’s crude oil production, which he said had now reached about 99.2 per cent of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota, attributing the development to improved security coordination and operational efficiency in the oil and gas sector.
He further highlighted the commissioning of new 330kV transmission lines in Edo State and the addition of 600 megawatts to the national grid as part of efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen power infrastructure and support industrial growth.
Yilwatda added that increasing interest by investors and local manufacturers in sectors such as automobile spare parts, industrial production and energy infrastructure signalled that the economy was gradually repositioning itself for long-term competitiveness and self-reliance.
He assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration remained committed to responsible governance, economic stability, job creation and national development.
“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.
The APC National Chairman reaffirmed the commitment of the ruling party to supporting policies and initiatives that would deepen economic reforms, encourage investments, expand infrastructure and promote inclusive national growth across the country.
