Kovie Epetuku Hails President Tinubu's Economic, Social Reforms
- Katsina City News
- 31 Dec, 2024
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Hon. Kovie Epetuku, a council member of the National Mathematical Center, has highlighted the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. As 2024 comes to a close, Hon. Kovie expressed joy in being part of this transformative government and contributing to its emergence.
According to Hon. Kovie, President Tinubu's administration has achieved significant milestones within a short period. Some notable achievements include:
- Economic Growth:
- Port Harcourt Refinery and Warri Refinery are operational
- Kaduna refinery is set to start soon
- All FX departments and many others have been cleared
- Social Development:
- Local Government Autonomy is now a reality
- Student Loans have been made available
- Passport scarcity is a thing of the past
- New Minimum Wage of ₦70,000 has been implemented
- Infrastructure Development:
- Federal Allocation to states has been doubled
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange has achieved its highest record, crossing the 100,000 All Share Index in 2024
- Work on the 700-km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project with railway has commenced
- Security and Education:
- Notorious bandit kingpins have been neutralized, resulting in decreased incidents of insecurity
- ₦50,000 Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to nano businesses has been implemented
- Abduction of schoolchildren is now a thing of the past
Hon. Kovie emphasized that these achievements inspire hope for a brighter future. He anticipates that 2025 will bring even more progress, with a focus on lower fuel prices, elimination of insecurity, and food security. Additionally, the National Mathematical Center is expected to regain its strength and synergy, improving science and technology education in Nigeria.