“We’ll empower citizens to be agents of economic prosperity” – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering Nigerians as agents of economic prosperity during the launch of the “Earn from the Soil” campaign on Tuesday.
The event, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja, was part of the National Convergence for the Renewed Hope Agenda and showcased the administration’s focus on food security and sustainable economic growth.
The “Earn from the Soil” campaign aims to transition Nigeria’s agriculture from subsistence-level farming to a robust, export-oriented industry.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the initiative, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of strategic international partnerships over traditional aid.
“We are not seeking traditional aid from our partners but strategic support that transforms our economic ecosystem,” he stated.
The President also called on both local and foreign investors to seize opportunities in Nigeria, particularly in the resource-rich South-South region.
“We are creating an ecosystem of opportunity, innovation, and sustainable growth,” he said, encouraging the region’s youth and women to take the lead in embracing self-reliance and economic independence. We’ll empower citizens to be agents of economic prosperity”
Describing the South-South as a hub of extraordinary talent and resources, Tinubu praised the region’s potential to drive Nigeria’s transformation.
“Apart from its rich culture, the South-South is blessed with extraordinary human capacity and talents in many fields of human endeavors that have done our country proud globally,”
Tinubu urged the youth in particular to harness their energy and innovation for the success of the initiative. “You are the backbone of the transformation that is about to begin here,”
The food security project forms part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to address challenges such as unemployment, poverty, and underdevelopment through sustainable economic reforms.
By empowering citizens to become active participants in wealth creation, the initiative aligns with the government’s vision of reducing reliance on imports and driving local productivity.
