ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Top Nigerian industrialists, Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, have backed the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, describing recent reforms as necessary steps toward long-term national recovery.Gyy
Alongside Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang also urged Nigerians to remain united and patient as the country navigates its current challenges.
Speaking after a Sallah homage to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, Dangote expressed strong confidence in the administration’s direction.
“The next two years will be much better. All the refo999rms, subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, gas and tax policies, will start yielding fruits as we go along,” he said.
While acknowledging the hardship currently faced by citizens, Dangote emphasized that economic empowerment through job creation and investment is critical to addressing insecurity and driving progress.
“What we need is for people to earn decent incomes. That’s the key to fighting insecurity and driving progress,” he added.
BUA Group Chairman, Abdulsamad Rabiu, also threw his weight behind Tinubu’s bold economic steps, noting that though painful, the decisions are crucial for long-term stability.
“These were tough but necessary decisions,” he said, citing the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market.
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“We’re seeing meaningful reinvestment in roads, ports, and healthcare. It’s slow, but the signs are positive.”
Rabiu called for collective responsibility in building the nation. “This country belongs to all of us, and government alone cannot do it.”
On the security front, Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, pointed to progress in combating insecurity, particularly along previously dangerous routes.
“There were times major roads like Abuja–Kaduna were death traps. Today, movement is safer, and kidnappings have declined,” he said, attributing improvements to intelligence-led operations and community engagement.
“Let’s all keep the faith. With unity and continued prayers, we will overcome.”
Governor Mutfwang, for his part, acknowledged the federal government’s investment in critical infrastructure in the North-Central region, including the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe road and a newly inaugurated bridge in Plateau.
On the security challenges still affecting Plateau and Benue states, he emphasized the need for a multi-pronged approach.
“We’re in regular consultation with the President. Security is dynamic, and we must remain adaptable,” Mutfwang said.
He also used the opportunity to stress national cohesion.
“Occasions like this remind us we’re one people. Only through solidarity can we truly progress,” he concluded.