Tinubu Highlights Nigeria's Investment Potential Amid Challenges

During a meeting with the Civil Society Organisation for Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative on Thursday at the State House, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu affirmed that Nigeria is emerging as a high destination for investment, particularly in the hydrocarbon sector, despite facing significant challenges. He highlighted the completion of the River Niger crossing pipeline, which was laid 2 kilometers beneath the river using advanced HDD technology, enabling the transport of 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas daily.

Tinubu commended the civil society group for their involvement in humanitarian initiatives and emphasized the importance of improving security and infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for Nigerians. He noted that the government is committed to addressing structural bottlenecks that hinder grassroots development.

Kunle Yusuff, the Director General of the organization, informed the president about their UN-accredited status and their efforts to coordinate various community-based organizations to aid socio-economic development.