South-South Governors
Senator Bassey Otu, the Vice Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Cross River, affirmed the South South region’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection.
He described his administration’s feat as a worthy stride for continuity.
He spoke at the All Progressives Congress South-South Stakeholders meeting in Benin City.
The Governor affirmed the collective resolve of the APC family to deepen its developmental philosophy across Nigeria.
According to him, “We have come with an alabaster of endorsements. we are pouring generously and unreservedly on our dear Captain of the Progressives, the Jagaban of Africa.”
The governor lauded series of reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, crediting Tinubu’s administration with restoring investor confidence and stabilising the macroeconomic environment.
He identified the removal of fuel subsidies, the unification of foreign exchange rates, a $40 billion external reserve, and the $13.17 billion trade surplus as clear indicators of progress and a landmark feat by the administration.
Governor Otu also praised initiatives like the student loan scheme, consumer credit access, tariff removals on essential goods, and robust agricultural incentives as part of a broader effort to ease citizens’ burdens and stimulate productivity.
“Our focus on infrastructure, economic growth and social welfare is well poised,” he said, adding that “our delivery strides at various sectors are gallant and sustainable.”
He called on party faithful and regional stakeholders to close ranks around President Tinubu and the APC as a whole, warning against disrupting a working formula.
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