- President Tinubu emphasized his commitment to involving citizens in governance
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged Cabinet members to put aside their personal ambitions and prioritize the progress of the nation.
The President has also instructed the reactivation of the Presidential Delivery Tracker, enabling Nigerians to monitor the real-time implementation of projects nationwide.
During the closing session of the three-day Cabinet Retreat in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu emphasized his commitment to involving citizens in governance, ensuring that all Nigerians have the opportunity to track and report on project implementations across the country.
He further announced that his Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, has been tasked with immediately reviving the tracking system, utilizing cutting-edge digital innovation for real-time oversight accessible to all Nigerians.
President Tinubu also redefined the priority areas of his administration: reform the economy to deliver sustained inclusive growth; strengthen national security for peace and prosperity; boost agriculture to achieve food security; unlock energy and natural resources for sustainable development; enhance infrastructure and transportation as enablers of growth; focus on education, health, and social investment as essential pillars of development; accelerate diversification through industrialization, digitization, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation; and improve governance for effective service delivery.
President Tinubu urged the executives to concentrate on repositioning Nigeria’s economy, prioritising education, and ensuring quality health delivery services for Nigerians.
The Nigerian leader obtained the participant’s pledge to work for Nigeria towards realising the common goals of the renewed agenda.
He further tasked the Cabinet members to work together to ensure that Nigeria fully recovers from the challenges it currently facing.
“I want to reiterate that the Renewed Hope Agenda is about more than just economic growth. It is also about building a more just and equitable society for all Nigerians. It is about creating jobs, improving education and healthcare, and reducing poverty. It is about ensuring that all Nigerians have the opportunity to succeed.
“I know that we have a lot of work ahead of us, but I am confident we can achieve our goals. We have a strong team in place, and we are committed to working together to build a better future for Nigeria.
“Let me remind you that our people are not interested in excuses, political games, or procrastination. Neither am I. They are interested in tangible results. They seek solutions to the problems that have long plagued our great nation. The challenge before us demands that we put aside personal ambitions and focus on adhering to the performance bond we have all signed up for on this day. These performance bonds represent a contract we must uphold,” the president said.
The President also emphasised the importance of data in governance, saying, “Data is the lifeblood of effective governance. It enables us to understand the challenges we face so that we can design and implement effective solutions, as well as monitor and evaluate our progress. Without data, we are flying blind.”
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