Yesterday, ministers under the Tinubu Administration had another chance to lay out the government’s policies and how they have impacted the people.
The occasion was the briefing by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume on the activities lined up to mark the 64th independence anniversary.
No fewer than 20 million Nigerians have received the government’s financial support through cash transfers.
The removal of petrol subsidy has opened up the energy sector for local and foreign investments.
The ongoing massive road infrastructure will not only ease movement across the country but will push up economic development.
Akume, a former governor of Benue State, is chairman of the planning committee.
The low-key event begins today with the Jumat prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja.
An inter-denominational Church Service will be held on Sunday at the National Christian Centre.
There will be a broadcast by Mr. President and a military parade at Aso Villa on October 1.
Ministers – Wale Edun (Finance), Mohammed Idris (Information and National Orientation), David Umahi (Works), Tahir Mamman (Education) and Atiku Bagudu (Budget and National Planning) – also spoke at the event.
While Idris gave a general outlay of the achievements of the 16-month-old Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other ministers spoke on the specific programmes so far undertaken by their ministries.
Akume said the government was aware of the cost of living crisis which are the unintended side effects of the bold economic reforms.
