During his closing remarks at the ministerial retreat held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday, President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration will lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty over the next 10 years.
He assured Nigerians that his administration will close the gap between different classes of people and will continue to reveal policies and programmes aimed at achieving the objective.
“Let me reassure all Nigerians that this administration remains resolute in initiating programmes aimed at improving the quality of lives and uplifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty over the next ten years.
“Within these few days, we have examined the numerous policies, programmes and projects the Administration has embarked upon which are targeted at lifting our people from the shackles of poverty, protect their lives and properties and ensure equitable distribution of the nation’s wealth.
“We aim to gradually close the gap between the different classes to bring joy to a greater number of citizens,” he said.
