Says he built infrastructure, uplifted citizens living standards
Says Nigeria is on right path to achieving multi-sectoral progress
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria is on the right path to achieving multi-sectoral progress, saying he has revitalised Nigerias economy, built massive infrastructure, uplifted the living standards of Nigerians.
The President gave the assurance yesterday in Paris, France, during the Nigeria International Partnership Forum, (NIPF), a high-level event on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum.
The one-day event was organised to bring together the Nigerian and French governments and private sectors in wide-ranging discussions focused on security, regional stability, trade and industrialisation.
The event was also convened to attract investment to Nigeria, bridge existing infrastructure gaps, spotlight Nigerias immense trade and investment opportunities and reset false and distorted narratives about the country.
President Buhari said the administration had revitalised the economy by increasing investments in capacity building, health, infrastructure, womens empowerment, climate change and food security.
He said the administration had incorporated the Public-Private Partnership, (PPP), model into the economic recovery plan, to attract private sector participation in the financing and operations of critical economic and social infrastructure.
He added that the measure was already helping to mitigate Covid-19 triggered capital flight and decline in grant and development financing.
Buhari said his administration was executing massive infrastructure expansion programmes in various sectors since the beginning of this administration to uplift the living standards of Nigerians.
He reiterated the governments resolve to reduce and ultimately eliminate obstacles to access and retention of Foreign Direct Investment, (FDI), and ensure statutory-backed investment-friendly policies.
The president said the France-Nigeria bi-lateral relations were currently at their best.
Reports have it that no fewer than 12 ministers participated at the event, while Nigerias private sector was led by the President of the Nigeria-France Business Council, AbdulSamad Rabiu.
