Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made case for Banks and willing financing institutions to help in innovations that will assist the country to undertake reforms and tackle challenges for sustainable growth and development.
Tinubu who made this case when he received visiting Bank of America officials in his office at the State House on Tuesday, expressed confidence that his administration is on the pathway to success in spite of the challenges facing the country.
The President said Nigeria has no reason to fail the rest of the African continent, he reiterated that the Goverment was committed to instituting reforms that would engender the sustainable growth and development of the country.
Tinubu noted that governance and development challenges facing the country cannot be addressed without fiscal and institutional reforms. “We believe we are on the right track so far. We believe we need all the help we can get,”.
The President said as he asked the bank’s management for support and partnership that would advance mutual benefits for Nigeria and the financial institution. By partnering to ensure Nigerian gas compete favourably in the global market, as a viable source of alternative revenue
“”21st Century actions on climate change, finance and innovation are intertwined. Having a good platform and believing in innovation will help in undertaking reforms and tackling the issues. This is the largest economy and democracy in Africa and if we cannot do it, nobody will do it for us,” he said.
In his remarks, the leader of the delegation and President of International for Bank of America, Mr. Bernard Mensah, expressed excitement about the initial steps taken by the new administration, which, he said, is taking Nigeria back to its rightful place on the global stage.
He said the bank was willing to assist the country address its immediate and longer term challenges not only in the area of financing but also contributing with ideas.
In company with Mr. Mensah on the visit were Head of Sub-Saharan Africa of the bank, Mrs. Yvonne Ike Fasinro, and Head of Investment Banking Sub -Saharan Africa, Mr. Chuba Ezenwa.