The Digest:World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his economic policies, stating he "deserves credit for the stability of the economy." Her comments provide significant Reform Validation for the administration's direction and are seen as a vote of confidence in his efforts.
Key Points:
- WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala visited President Tinubu.
- She stated that Tinubu deserves credit for stabilizing the economy.
- She described the economic reforms as being in the "right direction."
- Okonjo-Iweala said the next steps should be economic growth.
- She emphasized the need for social safety nets to cushion hardship.
- The meeting focused on how to create jobs and put more money in people's pockets.
- She believes a stable economy is a prerequisite for growth.
The endorsement from a global leader provides a measure of international credibility for the government's reforms.
Sources: Business Post
