FG’s policies necessary for revitalising economy, says APC chieftain

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state, says the various interventions by President Bola Tinubu are necessary to revitalise the country’s economy.

Oyintiloye spoke with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo.

He said Tinubu is a true democrat, who will fulfil all his electoral promises for the prosperity of Nigerians.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, admitted that the various economic policies by the president, such as petrol subsidy removal, and the unification of the foreign exchange system, among others, have created a bit of discomfort.

However, he said the policies would form a strong foundation upon which a prosperous Nigeria would be built.

The APC chieftain urged Nigerians not to give up on Tunubu’s administration and to be hopeful for a better and prosperous future.

“There is no doubt that Nigerians are facing hard times, but this is not deliberate nor a sign of failure on the part of the president,” he said.

“For us to enjoy a prosperous Nigeria, we must be ready to sacrifice a little and that is what is currently happening.

“Mr President meant well for Nigerians. He will not gain anything by deliberately inflicting pain on Nigerians.

“All the economic policies put in place by the president that are causing the pains are meant to strengthen our economy.

“Don’t give up on the president. He will do better and he will continue to improve on the welfare of Nigerians.”

According to Oyintiloye, Tinubu inherited a “very bad economy” when he came to power, noting that to fix it for the overall benefit of Nigerians will require patience.

The APC chieftain said the various interventions the president has been putting in place, were necessary towards revitalising the country’s economy.

Oyintiloye added that the revitalisation would be achieved through priority being given to key areas such as quality agricultural practices, a robust marketing system, quality health system, education, improved electricity, and tackling corruption. 

“Government will continue to strengthen our economy by investing in industries and promoting local production, developing the agricultural value chain, which will help reduce our dependence on imports and crude oil”, he added. 

Oyintiloye, however, appealed to leaders of the opposition party to guard against utterances and narratives capable of polarising the country.

He said the president has good intentions and is working hard to turn things around for Nigeria.

The politician also said “the opposition should be patriotic enough to avoid inflammatory statements that could cause chaos in the country”.