APC Chairman Yilwatda Advocates for Economic Progress

At a policy roundtable in Abuja on Tuesday, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), acknowledged public concerns regarding the Nigerian economy despite positive indicators such as growing external reserves and an increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Representing President Bola Tinubu, Yilwatda stated that the current administration would shift its focus from macroeconomic stability to microeconomic prosperity, aiming to improve purchasing power for Nigerians.

He remarked that a strong GDP does not equate to food security or financial stability for families. Yilwatda cautioned against reverting to previous economic policies, referencing Atiku Abubakar's call to reinstate fuel subsidies, and urged Nigerians to choose between continuing economic progress or returning to past fiscal challenges.

He outlined the APC's vision for a $1 trillion economy by 2030, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure investment, attracting investors, and transforming Nigeria into a key economic player in Africa.