The Director-General of the World Trade Organization and former Minister of Finance for Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has conveyed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the subsequent two critical actions he must implement for the nation’s economy.
The esteemed economist emphasized that President Tinubu, along with his team, must now endeavor to foster economic growth while establishing a robust social safety net to alleviate the repercussions of the reforms.
Okonjo-Iweala revealed this to the press following her engagement with President Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
She commended Tinubu for his efforts in stabilizing Nigeria’s economy through his reforms over the past two years.
As per her observations, the focal points of the discussion with President Tinubu revolved around strategies for economic growth and increasing the financial well-being of the populace.
“He deserves recognition for stabilizing the economy.
“The reforms have indeed been oriented in the right direction. What is required now is economic growth. We must elevate the economy.
“It is imperative to establish a social safety net for those adversely impacted by the reforms. Furthermore, how do we stimulate growth to enable more funds in the hands of the citizens?
“These are the pivotal topics we deliberated with the president,” she articulated.
