By Jude Opara
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has charged members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) to make effective use of the achievements and economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly its vision of building a $1 trillion economy in communicating with the people.
Yilwatda gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open a retreat organised for the RHA, describing the group as a critical platform for citizen engagement, public education and communication.
He said the workshop was designed to make sure that members were given the accurate information on the policies, reforms and investments of the administration which he said were aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustainable economic growth and development..
According to him, President Tinubu inherited an economy that faced major structural challenges, including the burden of fuel subsidies, foreign exchange distortions, declining investor confidence and rising debt servicing obligations.
He further added that the administration took difficult but necessary decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange reforms, and the tax reforms to place the economy on a path of long-term growth.
“Today, three years into this administration, the results of those difficult decisions are beginning to emerge. Nigeria’s economy has returned to a stronger growth trajectory, while international institutions and credit rating agencies have acknowledged improvements in fiscal management, external balances and investor confidence,” he said.
The National Chairman stated that Nigeria’s foreign reserves have risen to over $50 billion, while government revenues have improved through better tax administration, transparency and the elimination of wasteful subsidies.
Another factor he mentioned was the increased allocations to states and local governments which he said were helping to fund development projects and improve social services across the country.
Yilwatda equally revealed that both domestic and foreign investments were increasing in critical sectors, including energy, manufacturing, agriculture, technology and infrastructure, noting that Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026.
Similarly, the APC boss highlighted major infrastructure projects being undertaken by the government, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline and ongoing rail modernisation projects.
He said the projects form part of a broader economic architecture designed to support President Tinubu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy.
“People speak. That is why your role is critical. You must translate government policies into language that ordinary Nigerians understand. Facts are important, but stories move people. Data informs minds, but stories inspire hearts,” he said.
He urged members of the group to focus on factual and truthful communication of government achievements, explaining how economic reforms, infrastructure projects, student loans and healthcare initiatives directly impact the citizens.
