- The Federal Government, through Information Minister Mohammed Idris, promised that reforms under President Tinubu would bring tangible benefits in 2025
- Despite current hardships, the government stressed that policy shifts aim for long-term growth, improved infrastructure, and enhanced national security
- Nigeria's N54.2 trillion budget for 2025 was signed, focusing on security, education, and health, as part of the administration’s roadmap for national progress
The Federal Government has expressed confidence that the transformative reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration will begin to bear fruit in 2025, delivering tangible benefits for Nigerians.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this assertion during the Ministerial Press Briefing held on Tuesday, March 4, in Abuja.
Since the administration took office in May 2023, Nigerians have faced significant economic challenges, attributed to policy shifts such as the removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange market, and the recent increases in the cost of data, calls, and electricity tariffs.
These measures, although controversial, have contributed to widespread economic hardship.
Despite these difficulties, Idris reaffirmed the government's commitment to the reforms, highlighting that they are designed to foster long-term economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance national security.
According to the minister, 2025 will be the year when the benefits of these initiatives start to manifest.
He also pointed to the recent signing of the N54.2 trillion budget, the largest in Nigeria’s history, as a testament to the administration's dedication to the country's socio-economic development.
"The 2025 budget is not just a financial document; it is a bold statement of intent—a roadmap for economic resilience, social stability, and national progress," Idris stated.
The budget focuses on key sectors such as security, infrastructure, education, health, solid minerals, and agriculture, all of which directly affect the well-being of Nigerians.
Idris assured the public that the government remains committed to the efficient implementation of this budget to maximize its impact on citizens’ lives.
At the briefing, ministers including Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, and Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of State, also provided updates on their ministries' successes and progress under the current administration.
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