The Digest:
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, likening Nigeria before his tenure to “a barren woman” and the current policies to necessary “fertility drugs” that are yielding results despite initial pains. Speaking at an APC stakeholders’ meeting, he credited Tinubu’s administration with restoring the country’s economic productivity and fostering sustainable growth. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points:
- Governor Hope Uzodimma compared Nigeria pre-Tinubu to “a barren woman looking for a child.”
- He stated the President’s reforms are the “fertility drugs” needed to restore economic vitality.
- Uzodimma acknowledged the pains caused by the policies but insisted, “We are seeing results.”
- He thanked Nigerians for their resilience amid economic hardship from the government’s policy shifts.
- On insecurity, he questioned who funds criminal groups and affirmed that “Nigeria must win.”
- The governor outlined the “Renewed Hope Ambassadors” plan to establish 1,000 active businesses in every ward.
- He noted that Federation Account allocations to states have tripled, boosting fiscal capacity.
- The meeting focused on party mobilization, security collaboration, and reinforcing public confidence in Tinubu’s agenda.
This strong endorsement frames the administration’s tough reforms as a painful but essential treatment for national renewal, aiming to shift the public narrative from hardship to hopeful recovery.
Sources: The Cable, Premium Times
