Buhari Reiterates Commitment To Nigeria’s Economic Growth

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will not take its sight off the plans to place Nigeria on the paths of economic growth and prosperity.

Ekohotblog reports that Buhari gave the assurance on Tuesdayat a meeting with the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) in Abuja.

He averred that his administration will accelerate efforts to ensure speedy economic growth in the country, noting that the policy of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty is still very much on course and will be pursued with determination.

In a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, after the council’s meeting which was also attended by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Buhari said the country requires a poverty reduction strategy that will usher in “rapid, sustained, sustainable and inclusive economic growth”.

“I was shocked, hearing from you that of the vast agricultural land resources available to the nation, only two percent of it is under irrigation,” Buhari said.

“We will make the best use of the land. Thank you for shaking us up. We are now awake; we will not doze off again. We didn’t just bump into this; we believe it is something we can deliver on.”

During his presentation, Doyin Salami, PEAC chairman, expressed delight the country’s exit from recession, but cautioned that the strength of the economic growth must be driven in a way that it will overtake population growth.

“Poverty is not only the lack of cash; it is defined by lack of access to shelter, health, education and jobs which must all be addressed,” he said

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