By Nathaniel Zacchaeus, Abuja
The Special Adviser to the Vice President on Economic Affairs, Mr Tope Fasua, has assured Nigerians that the current challenges confronting the country would be addressed by its huge human and natural resources.
He, however, said that for Nigeria to unlock its full potential, the country must develop its own “homegrown solutions”
The economic expert also said the country should take advantage of the limitless opportunities that abound in the country to address its needs, especially in the short run.
He made the assertions at a colloquium organized in his honour as he marks his 52nd birthday anniversary in Abuja.
He said, “Nigeria should step up its fight against corruption, the country must not lose sight of the need to grow its economy. This could be better achieved by looking more inwardly instead of relying on foreign interventions.
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“Nigeria can start by ramping up production which will then attract more Foreign Investments and ultimately create job opportunities, rake in foreign exchange, and strengthen the naira.”
The event had in attendance, prominent economic experts and policy matters.
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, shared similar sentiments with Fasua on the need for the government to look inward for answers to Nigeria’s economic challenges.
He noted that President Tinubu had in his inaugural speech set the pace with a clear roadmap towards economic recovery.
He said, “With people like Fasua having the opportunity to work closely with him, Nigeria will in no time bounce back. We are happy he has a place in this government. As he said, we cannot get outsiders to do it for us it has to be a homegrown solution to the problem that we are facing and we have a president who is giving people the space to address the challenges and problems facing this country.”
In his goodwill message, former Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside said the major ingredient needed to jumpstart the Nigerian economy is quality leadership which he said is embodied in the current administration.
Five books authored by Tope Fasua were also presented at the intellectual discourse with many of them providing answers to Nigeria’s economic challenges.
