From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has charged Nigerians to support the ongoing economic reforms of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Agbese, while speaking with journalists, on the sidelines of the grand finale of the 2025 Open Week organized by the House leadership, said the economic reforms of the present administration championed by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning are steps in the right direction.
The lawmaker noted the ministry under the leadership of Senator Atiku Bagudu, is redefining the country’s approach to fiscal discipline and strategic growth. He lauded Bagudu for his “bold and strategic leadership” in repositioning Nigeria’s budgeting and economic planning architecture within the last two years in office.
According to him, ” Senator Bagudu has brought competence, clarity and accountability into economic governance. His achievements in the last two years are too glaring to be ignored, even by critics. The budgeting process has never been this efficient and responsive to national priorities.
“He coordinated interventions that led to the creation of over 67,000 jobs just in one year, disbursed over N438 billion to states, and ensured the proper deployment of a $750 million credit facility. These are not just figures—they translate to livelihoods lifted and families supported.”
He also lauded the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, for his exploits in the ministry, stating that his decisive step in halting the controversial Nigeria Air project, initiated by the immediate past administration, was a demonstration of
transparency and accountability.
“Airports across the country are undergoing serious upgrade—terminals are being expanded, facilities modernised, and long-abandoned projects completed. In Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt, the difference is clear.
“For the first time, we have a minister who is not afraid to stop a project midstream when it raises red flags. That’s leadership with integrity,” Agbese said.
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