President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the current economic hardship being experienced in the country will soon be over.
The President stated that pains are short-term while the gains that will accrue therefrom will be long-term.
This is even as Tinubu maintained that the citizens’ sacrifices would soon usher in an era of enduring economic benefits for all.
He also reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling the country’s economic and security challenges.
The President stated this in a statement he made at this year’s annual national conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
The President was represented by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Didi Walson-Jack.
Tinubu noted that the security of life and property remained essential for development of the country.
He said: “All of us in this gathering would agree that economic stability is not solely an economic issue. It has direct correlation with national security.
“…Security is the cornerstone of national prosperity. A secure environment is a prerequisite for economic activities to flourish.
“Economic stability is best experienced in times of peace. As no nation prospers in a state of chaos. However, Nigeria faces a host of security challenges, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal clashes.
“These issues do not only threaten our physical safety but also stifle economic development, deter foreign investment, and inhibit our efforts to achieve a stable economy.
“It is imperative that we adopt a multifaceted approach to both economic and security challenges. We must enhance our intelligence capabilities. Strengthen community policing, and ensure that our security forces are adequately equipped.
“Moreover, addressing the root causes of insecurity, such as poverty, unemployment, and inadequate education, is essential to ensuring lasting peace.
“As we contemplate the way forward, I urge all of you – leaders, managers, and professionals – to foster collaboration across sectors. We need to create platforms for dialogue between the public and private sectors.
“Together, we can harness our collective expertise to develop robust policies. That will stimulate economic growth while ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” the President said.
The Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, who was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, spoke in the same light of collective efforts. He stated that there is the need for collective efforts in addressing the country’s economic and security challenges.
Fubara also noted that economic stability is linked with national security.
In his submission, the President/Chairman of NIM, Christiana Atako also called for collective actions from Nigerians. She said there was a need for collective action to address Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.
Atako added that the institute’s conference aimed to provide solutions to the government. By charting a direction for Nigeria’s economic stability and national security.
She, however, added that as Nigeria navigated the challenges, it was essential for the country to prioritize security, economic reforms, and sustainable development. This, she said, will help to ensure a brighter future for the citizens.
The keynote speaker for the event, Dr. Ajoritsedere Awosika, stated that Nigeria’s journey had been marred by trials.
Awosika said unemployment, particularly among the youth, was threatening the economy and national security. She noted that with millions of educated and skilled youths remaining jobless and the economy being compromised.
source: The Nation
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