Yilwatda Backs Tinubu’s Reforms, Predicts Brighter Economic Future
By Core Reporters
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured Nigerians that the ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver long-term prosperity and sustainable economic growth.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said although the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration have required sacrifice, patience and resilience from Nigerians, there are already visible indicators that the country is gradually returning to the path of growth, productivity and national renewal.
Speaking after the successful conduct of the party’s House of Representatives primary elections across the country, Yilwatda stated that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda was never conceived as a short-term populist programme, but as a strategic intervention aimed at correcting decades of structural distortions that weakened productivity, discouraged investments and limited Nigeria’s 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.”
The APC National Chairman acknowledged the economic hardship currently facing many Nigerians, particularly rising inflation and the high cost of living, but maintained that the Federal Government has continued to respond through targeted interventions, infrastructure investments, support for local industries and expansion of critical sectors of the economy.
Yilwatda noted that several economic indicators are already reflecting improving investor confidence and commercial activity across the country.
He cited the latest maritime sector performance report showing that Nigerian ports handled 1,092 ocean-going vessels in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as evidence of increasing trade activities, expanding exports and renewed confidence in the Nigerian economy.
According to him, the development demonstrates that the administration’s investments in port infrastructure modernisation, 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.
Yilwatda also pointed to the recent improvement in Nigeria’s crude oil production, which has reached about 99.2 per cent of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota, as evidence of enhanced security coordination and improved operational efficiency in 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 reflect the Tinubu administration’s efforts to strengthen power infrastructure, support industrial growth and improve electricity supply nationwide.
The APC chairman further referenced growing interest from 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.
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.
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.
