Jonathan Nwokpor
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President Bola Tinubu stated yesterday that the Federal Government intends to establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in the upcoming year in order to lower food prices and encourage domestic production of necessary medications and other medical supplies.
In his national broadcast for the new year, Tinubu revealed this information and urged states to participate in the federal government’s Compressed National Gas, or CNG, initiative in order to lower the cost of transportation for Nigerians.
As evidence of his government’s dedication to young inclusivity and investment as nation-builders, the President also stated that the youth conference he had promised during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests would start in the first quarter of 2025.
This is in response to the president being urged by the Peoples Democratic Party, or PDP, the largest opposition party, to avoid tainting the new year with an address that does not give prompt and tangible measures to alleviate widespread hunger and lower the price of petrol.
According to the President, the new company is a collaboration between government agencies, including the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the Bank of Industry (BOI), the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Agency (NSIA), the private sector, and multilateral organisations. It is anticipated to start operations before the end of the second quarter of the new year.
According to Tinubu, the project will boost the financial system’s credibility, increase loan availability, and assist marginalised populations including women and youth, stated that the new business will contribute in the expansion of risk-sharing tools for businesses and financial institutions.
The President said: “As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which we will fulfil our collective desires.
“Though 2024 posed numerous challenges to our citizens and households, I am confident that the New Year will bring brighter days. Economic indicators point to a positive and encouraging outlook for our nation.
“Fuel prices have gradually decreased, and we recorded foreign trade surpluses in three consecutive quarters. Foreign reserves have risen, and the naira has strengthened against the US dollar, bringing greater stability.
“The stock market’s record growth has generated trillions of naira in wealth, and the surge in foreign investment reflects renewed confidence in our economy. Nevertheless, the cost of food and essential drugs remained a significant concern for many Nigerian households in 2024.
“In 2025, our government is committed to intensifying efforts to lower these costs by boosting food production and promoting local manufacturing of essential drugs and other medical supplies. We are resolute in our ambition to reduce inflation from its current high of 34.6% to 15%. With diligent work and God’s help, we will achieve this goal and provide relief to all our people.
“In this new year, my administration will further consolidate and increase access to credit for individuals and critical sectors of the economy to boost national economic output.
“To achieve this, the Federal Government will establish the National Credit Guarantee Company to expand risk-sharing instruments for financial institutions and enterprises.
The company is a collaboration between the private sector, multilateral organisations, and government organisations, including the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, the Bank of Industry, and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Agency. It is anticipated to begin operations by the end of the second quarter.
“This initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support under-served groups such as women and youth. It will drive growth, re-industrialisation, and better living standards for our people.
“On a personal note, thank you for placing your confidence in me as your president. Your trust humbles me, and I promise to continue serving you diligently and wholeheartedly.
“We will continue to embark on necessary reforms to foster sustainable growth and prosperity for our nation.
‘’I seek your co-operation and collaboration at all times as we pursue our goal of a one trillion-dollar economy. Let us stay focused and united.
‘’We are on the right path to building a great Nigeria that will work for everyone. Let us not get distracted by a tiny segment of our population that still sees things through the prisms of politics, ethnicity, region, and religion.
‘’To achieve our national goals and objectives, we must become better citizens and uncompromising in our devotion and allegiance to Nigeria.
‘’Citizens’ moral rectitude and faith in our country are fundamental to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda. In 2025, we will commit to promoting adherence to ethical principles, shared values, and beliefs under the National Identity Project.
‘’I will unveil the National Values Charter, already approved by the Federal Executive Council, in the first quarter of 2025. I will launch an ambitious national orientation campaign that fosters patriotism and love for our country and inspires citizens to rally together.
‘’The Charter will promote mutual commitments between the government and citizens and foster trust and cooperation among our diverse population and between the government and the citizens.
‘’As far-reaching and foundational as our reforms are, they can produce the desired outcomes only through shared common values and identities and unconditional love for our country.
‘’The Youth Confab will begin in the first quarter of 2025, a testament to our commitment to youth inclusiveness and investment as nation-builders. The Ministry of Youth will soon announce the modalities for selecting the conference’s representatives from our diverse, youthful population.
‘’Let me use this New Year’s message to urge our governors and local council chairpersons to work closely with the central government to seize emerging opportunities in agriculture, livestock, and tax reforms and move our nation forward.
‘’I commend governors who have embraced our Compressed Natural Gas initiative by launching CNG-propelled public transport. I also congratulate those who have adopted electric vehicles as part of our national energy mix and transition. The Federal Government will always offer necessary assistance to the states.
“To all citizens, your sacrifices have not been in vain over the past 19 months. I assure you they will not be in vain, even in the months ahead. Together, let us stay the course of nation-building.
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