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‘We’ve Recorded Notable Achievements In Anti-graft War, Economy’ — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his government had made tremendous inroad in fight against corruption and stabilising the economy.
Buhari made the assertion in his nationwide broadcast to mark the 21st anniversary of unbroken civilian rule of the fourth republic.
Buhari averred that his administration has recorded “notable achievements” in the course of implementing its nine priority objectives, including in the economic sector and in the anti-graft war.
He noted that many economies had suffered a dip in performance due to COVID-19 pandemic and its concomitant effects, he however, stated that Nigeria economy has not been badly hit and that it is doing relatively okay.
“On the economic front, our objectives have remained to stabilise the macro-economy, achieve agricultural and food security, ensure energy sufficiency in power and petroleum products, develop infrastructure, fight corruption and improve governance,” he said.
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“We have witnessed eleven quarters of consecutive GDP growth since exiting recession. The GDP grew from 1.91% in 2018 to 2.27% in 2019 but declined to 1.87% in the first quarter of 2020 as a result of the decline in global economic activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Every single economy in the world has suffered a decline. Ours has been relatively moderate.”
He said anti-corruption agencies have also secured more than 1,400 convictions and recovered funds in excess of N800 billion, adding: “These monies are being ploughed into development and infrastructure projects.”
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