{"id":145548,"date":"2025-03-14T22:14:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T21:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=145548"},"modified":"2025-03-15T12:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T11:38:40","slug":"economy-growth-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=145548","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Set For Highest Economic Growth Rate In Years &#8211; Uzoka-anite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria Set For Highest Economic Growth Rate In Years &#8211; Uzoka-anite<\/p>\n<p>The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has expressed optimism that Nigeria&#8217;s economy is projected to grow by 7% in 2025, surpassing the initial target projection of 4.6% set in the 2025 budget. This growth is attributed to the effectiveness of the economic reforms, the vibrancy of the business ecosystem, and strategic initiatives undertaken to stimulate key sectors, with the government aiming to crowd-in private sector investment as the primary engine of sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister revealed this today in Abuja at the High-Level Interactive Session organized by the Federal Ministry of Finance, which brought together Members of the Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Heads of Agencies, and Directors of the Ministry.<\/p>\n<p>The retreat, themed: *Strengthening Collaboration for Sustainable Financial Management and National Development,* aimed to foster collaboration and coordination across all levels of government and sectors, and to align policy priorities and strategies for achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration.<\/p>\n<p>*As we forge ahead, I call on all stakeholders to join hands with the government to drive sustainable growth and development,* the Minister emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>*Let us work together to create a brighter future for Nigeria. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and generations to come,* Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite said.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya assured that the Ministry will continue to provide an enabling environment for the successful implementation of the policies and programmes of the Federal Government in line with the policy thrust of the present administration.<\/p>\n<p>She assured that the senior management staff of the Ministry would continue to deploy their wealth of experience in driving the Ministry&#8217;s development priorities<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties applauded the sterling leadership of the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, which enables the Ministry to deliver on its mandate, while also thanking members of the National Assembly, other stakeholders, and Ministry&#8217;s Senior Officials for their participation and impactful contributions at the retreat.<\/p>\n<p>In her presentation, the SSA to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head Central Coordinating Unit, Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, commended the Federal Ministry of Finance for organizing the retreat, she also urged the civil service to streamline work processes and promote accountability, meritocracy, professionalism, loyalty, and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the Senators present at the event, Distinguished Senator Osita Ngu, assured that the legislative arm of government would continue to collaborate with the executive in order to ensure the realization of the policy objectives of government for the good of all Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>The High-Level Interactive Session, which was virtually declared open by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun yesterday, came to a close with a renewed sense of purpose and collaboration. With a clear roadmap for achieving sustainable growth and development, the Federal Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the legislative arm of government, is poised to drive Nigeria&#8217;s economic prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>As the country continues on its path towards a brighter future, one thing is clear: the collective efforts of all stakeholders will be crucial in realizing the Renewed Hope Agenda and securing a prosperous tomorrow for all Nigerians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria Set For Highest Economic Growth Rate In Years &#8211; Uzoka-anite The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has expressed optimism that Nigeria&#8217;s economy is projected to grow by 7% in 2025, surpassing the initial target projection of 4.6% set in the 2025 budget. 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