Today, President Bola Tinubu, pledged to strengthen the Organised Private Sector Nigeria, (OPSN) and rebuild the country’s economy.
President Tinubu stated this during the third edition of the Nigeria Employers Summit organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, (NECA) in Abuja.
The two days summit is with the theme, “Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Government Reforms and Private Sector Agility”.
Represented by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, President Tinubu said that the summit was timely.
He said that the government, since its inception has rolled out several reforms aimed at rebuilding the economy and with far reaching impact on organised businesses.
“It is without a doubt that this Administration is committed to strengthening the private sector and rebuilding our economy.
“In our quest for economic renaissance and national renewal, we have had to embark on various reforms to navigate our nation back from the path of economic ruin.
“These reforms are not only necessary but also very important if we are to preserve our national wealth and lay a solid foundation for our national development.
“This Administration will continue to do all that is necessary to ensure the sustainability of businesses, attract foreign direct investment and make our nation the pride of Africa as it used to be,” he said.
He also commended NECA for its many positive impact in the promotion of enterprise sustainability and competitiveness and in deed national growth.
“We will continue to partner and collaborate with like-minded organizations that are focused on national development to drive our economy towards growth and sustainable development,” he added.
Mr Taiwo Adeniyi, President of NECA said the theme of the summit aimed to deepen collaboration and create pathways towards maximising ongoing government reforms by leveraging the capacity and potential of private sector employers.
Adeniyi said the summit therefore, serves as a platform for dialogue, critical thinking, collaboration, and a call to action for every stakeholder.
He also said the summit was an opportunity to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions that can drive our economic renaissance.
” We, therefore, call on the Government’s commitment to implementing the action points that will emerge from this Summit’s discussions.
“We do not want this to be a mere talk shop, but a summit that fosters an improved socio-economic environment allowing businesses, irrespective of size and sector, to thrive,” he said.
We believe this will expedite the achievement of the 8-point “Renewed Hope” agenda of Mr President towards promoting predictable national development, and fostering inclusive growth.