President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Economic Policies Yield Fruitful Results- Tsoke
… Says Akume is working hard to achieve Renewed Hope Agenda.
Oru Leonard
As Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), celebrates his 71st birthday on December 27, 2024, he highlights the significant achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies. These policies, designed to promote sustainable economic growth and development, have been yielding impressive results .
Key Achievements:
– Economic Reforms: The introduction of policies that have attracted foreign investments, reduced inflation, and boosted job creation across various sectors.
– Infrastructure Development: The completion and ongoing execution of numerous projects, including extensive road networks, improved rail systems, and the modernization of ports, vital for boosting trade and connectivity.
– Human Capital Development: Substantial investments in healthcare and education, including the launch of new healthcare facilities, upgrade of existing ones, and reforms in the educational system.
– Social Intervention Programs: Several initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and empowering vulnerable segments of society, providing financial assistance, skill acquisition opportunities, and improved access to essential services.
– Decentralization of Power: The presidential accent to the 2023 Electricity Bill, decentralizing the power sector and granting authority to state governments, corporations, and individuals to generate, distribute, and transmit electricity.
– Data Protection: The passage into law of the Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2023, establishing a legal framework for safeguarding personal information and promoting data protection practices in Nigeria.
– Removal of Fuel Subsidy: A challenging but necessary policy change, aimed at reducing corruption, inefficiency, and fiscal strain on the government, while promoting a more equitable distribution of resources.
Ambassador Musa Muhammed Tsoken, APC Chieftain from North Eastern Nigeria, praises Senator Akume as a high-profile and experienced individual, whose voice is instrumental in representing Northern Nigeria’s interests. Akume’s love for the North and his patriotic dedication to Nigeria make him a respected figure in the country’s political landscape.
As the nation celebrates Senator Akume’s birthday, it is clear that President Tinubu’s economic policies are on the right track, paving the way for sustainable growth and development in Nigeria. Amb Tsoken added that, as Msc. Graduate of Human Security and Counter-Terrorism, I note with immense gratitude the measure taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in introducing several security measures to address Nigeria’s insecurity challenges, particularly the insurgency in the north.
Counter-Terrorism Efforts
The administration has continued implementing existing counter-terrorism measures and fostering regional and international cooperation. In April 2024, Nigeria partnered with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to host a high-level African counter-terrorism summit .
Non-Kinetic Measures
The Tinubu administration is pursuing non-kinetic measures to address insecurity, including:
– Strengthening the administration of criminal justice: Reopening trials of terrorism suspects and prosecutions in various courts.
– Reducing arms proliferation_: Blocking arms flows and arresting gunrunners.
– _Counterinsurgency strategies: Engaging with local communities, providing humanitarian assistance, and promoting reconciliation and deradicalization programs.
– Educational campaigns: Countering violent extremism through educational campaigns .
The Pulaku Initiative
The administration has launched the Pulaku Initiative, a N50 billion project aimed at addressing the root causes of banditry and insurgency. The initiative includes constructing 1,000 houses, schools, clinics, and veterinary clinics in affected states .
Police Reform
Reforming the police is a key component of the administration’s agenda. Although progress has been slow, the government has committed to resolving disputes hampering police recruitment and modifying police regulations .
State Police Debate
The administration has sparked a national discourse on decentralizing policing in Nigeria. A bill proposing the establishment of state police has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives . Ambassador Musa M. T. is a strong supporter of Senator Dr George Akume SGF, and Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice president Kashim Shettima for better Nigeria without bias.
