MINISTER OF FINANCE APPRECIATES GOVERNOR BALA MOHAMMED”S ADMINISTRATION FOR INVESTING IN CRITICAL SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY
By Muslim Lawal:
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Adebayo Olawale Edun has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration towards overcoming challenges in financial services.
To this end, the Minister said the administration is on the right track towards stabilising the economy of the country through tackling micro economic challenges.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of a 3-day 2024 Conference of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development holding at the Government House Bauchi, the Finance Minister noted that, the micro economic reforms going on by Tinubu’s administration is part of efforts to provide needed social and infrastructure services to Nigerians.
He recalled that, on assumption of office, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had inherited challenges in the economy of the country, hence the need to be making concerted efforts through private sector support to address the challenges.
The Finance Minister used the medium to appreciate Governor Bala Mohammed for his administration’s investment in critical sectors of economy which has opened Bauchi for investment opportunities and assured of the federal government’s readiness to work with sub national to address the sufferings of Nigerians.
On his part, the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed said the conduct of the Conference of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development underscores the importance of collaboration in enhancing nation’s economy.
The Governor who briefed participants of the conference on his administration’s economic policies, noted that the administration prioritised discipline in key sectors of the economy to achieve better results.
He therefore assured of the readiness of the Bauchi state government to implement recommendations on the outcome of the conference for financial and economic development of the state and the country in general.
