- President Muhammadu Buhari expressed delight over news of Nigeria being out of recession
- The president said this must translate to better lives for ordinary Nigerians
- He said Nigeria was on the right track and that things will get better
President
Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction over news of the country
being out of recession and said ordinary Nigerians must feel the impact.
NAIJ.com gathered that the National Bureau of Statistics had shown how the Nigerian economy came out of recession.
In
a statement by Garba Shehu on Tuesday, September 5, the president was
quoted as saying he was very happy with the new development.
The
president spoke when he received the President of Niger, Alhaji
Mahamadou Issoufou, at his country home in Daura, Katsina state.
He
also took to his Facebook page to express satisfaction over the news of
the country getting out of recession promising to continue to do more.
He wrote: "I
am pleased by the news of our emergence from the recession, and looking
forward to ensuring that the ordinary Nigerian feels the impact.
"Until coming out of recession translates into meaningful improvement in people's lives, our work cannot be said to be done.
"While
I'm glad we're starting to see the fruit of our work, there's still a
lot to be done; and we will not rest until all Nigerians feel the
impact.
"The real change for Nigerians is an impact that is felt in their lives and their pockets.
"We are on the right path, and our work continues, to make a lasting and visible difference.
"I thank you all for your patience, and for believing in us. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
In
his remarks, the Nigerien President said he was most delighted to see
President Buhari in good health, praying that the almighty God would
continue to strengthen him.
President
Issoufou said he used the opportunity of the visit to discuss some
bilateral and regional issues with President Buhari, which included the
fight against Boko Haram, the economic challenges in the Lake Chad Basin
and other developmental concerns that directly affect the livelihood of
the citizens of both countries.
The Nigerien President was accompanied on
the visit by a former Prime Minister, Dr.Hamid Algabid, and the
President of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Niger, Moussa
Moumouni Djermakoye.
Meanwhile, The presidency said the Buhari administration welcomes news
of Nigeria’s exit from recession with “cautious optimism and will
continue to drive Nigeria’s economic growth by vigorously implementing
the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan launched earlier this year by
President Buhari.”
Premium Times reports that
the stance was contained in a statement by Laolu Akande, spokesperson to
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. :
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