President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says the revenue target for 2025 was achieved in August, following economic reforms focused on stimulating the non-oil sector.
This was disclosed in a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The President said the bulk of the revenue came from the non-oil sector.
President Tinubu disclosed this while the Presidential Villa with the founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change and the Buhari Organisation, led by the former Governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura.
The President assured Nigerians that the Renewed Hope Agenda is firmly anchored on building critical infrastructure, improving health facilities, ensuring food sovereignty, and providing security.
President Tinubu said that the economy was heading in the right direction with evidences of stability.
According to him, nobody is trading pieces of paper for foreign exchange (forex) anymore.
“The economy is now predictable. You do not need to know the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, to obtain foreign exchange or import goods.
“What we need now is building the ship and the vessels for the export of our goods and creating more jobs for our people.”
Agric Mechanization Centres
He said the federal government will establish agricultural mechanization centres in all regions of the country.
This is to build capacity, expand cultivation and harvest, and guarantee food sovereignty.
“We are going to have trainees. That programme is our path to food sovereignty. “
Reflecting on his longstanding relationship with the CPC, President Tinubu described the political journey and merger as “a sweet memory,”
He expressed gratitude to the group for their support. “When I see people like you, I am determined to work harder.”
President Tinubu assured that his administration would sustain and immortalize former President Muhammadu Buhari with a Buhari House.
He added that they will give more old CPC members opportunities to participate in the government.
“We must cure the economy and bring hope to the people, which is what we stand for. Thank you for believing in me,’’ he said.
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas thanked President Tinubu for his and magnanimity towards the people and government of Katsina State.
Broadminded President
Abbas thanked the President for his vision and broadmindedness in accommodating all political stakeholders.
The leader of the delegation Al-Makura, stated the commitment of the former CPC to the success of the APC government.
The former Governor of Nasarawa State said, “You buried President Buhari and honoured him with a befitting state burial.
“Above all, your presence throughout the ceremony was comforting as it was reassuring,” Al-Makura stated.
“This is to assure you that we believe in your administration, and that will be our focus and commitment.
This is to ensure the success of our party and your ultimate victory in the 2027 elections,” Al-Makura stated.
