Tinubu Proposes New Economic Strategy

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that economic re-strategising and re-planning are necessary to achieve sustainable prosperity in Nigeria.

He did not give details.

Tinubu told newsmen after Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks praying ground in Lagos on Monday that lack of solid foundation contributed to the nation’s current economic situation.

“Without a good and solid foundation, we cannot achieve a sustainable economic prosperity. We depended solely on one channel of revenue.

In her message, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Idiat Adebule, urged Nigerians to uphold the significance of Eid-el Kabir, total trust and obedience to God, to accelerate the pace of economic recovery.

Adebule also urged them to celebrate peacefully and reach out to the less privileged among them.

Also, Femi Gbajabiamila, majority leader House of Representatives, called on Nigerians to be patient and not lose hope.

Gbajabiamila said that President Muhammadu Buhari was making effort to reform the economy.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Fatai Owoseni, called for reflection on the significance of Eid-el Kabir and modest celebration to reduce crime.

Owoseni advised residents to be security conscious and cooperate with security agents to ensure a crime-free celebration.

In his words, Sheikh Garuba Akinola-Ibrahim, Chief Imam of Lagos, called for greater sacrifice from both government and citizens to survive the period of recession in the country.