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Nigeria now respected globally, says President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has regained global respect within just two years, commended the bold economic reforms enacted by his administration.
The President stated this on Wednesday at the State House when he received His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, in audience with some other royal fathers.
The presidential spokesman,
Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Tinubu highlighted that his administration’s economic reforms have stabilised the economy and restored confidence at home and abroad.
He listed key achievements, including providing education loans to students, ensuring no one drops out due to poverty, investing in critical projects like the Oyo-Ogbomosho dual carriageway among others.
The President emphasised that Nigeria’s economy was now stable and attracting interest from around the world.
He thanked the Soun of Ogbomoso for crediting his administration with the bold decisions taken immediately upon resumption of office.
Tinubu acknowledged the challenges Nigeria faced, including years of neglect, fake records, smuggling, and corruption, which denied the country necessary revenue for progress and development.
He stated, “We had to take those actions. With your prayers, patience, perseverance, and great understanding, I’m glad to tell you today that the economy is stabilized.
”The bleeding has stopped. Haemorrhage is gone; the patient is alive.”
The President commended the Soun of Ogbomosoland for his developmental strides and promised to engage relevant ministers to address the monarch’s requests concerning power, water supply, healthcare upgrades, and agricultural development.