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Buhari to ministers: reduce backlog of 20m unemployed

Published by The Nation on Thu, 22 Aug 2019


PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday urged the ministers to initiate policies that would reduce the unemployment rate in the country and make the economy buoyant again.He made the charge after administering the oath of office on the 43 ministers at the Aso Villa in Abuja.He said: I am convinced that we can build a buoyant economy that supports inclusive growth and creates broad-based prosperity for every Nigerianone that will absorb the two million Nigerians entering the labour market each year, as well as reduce the backlog of over 20 million unemployed or underemployed Nigerians.We must also intensify efforts to reduce internal security threats and eliminate corruption at all levels so as to ensure that our citizens have a safe and corruption-free environment where they can live and conduct their businesses, without fear and intimidation.All these are only possible if we are relentless about delivering on the priorities that are vital to our overall objectivesand on the specific actions and targets that have been identified to guide policy direction and implementation as specified in our roadmap.I am pleased to note that at the end of the retreat, we have agreed and prioritised the key strategic initiatives required to drive socio-economic growth in our country, which must be accomplished, because the people of Nigeria expect nothing less from us. We have also agreed on the appropriate Key Performance Indicators and deliverables to be achieved in the Road Map on Government Priorities20192023.Our primary business over the next four years is to work together towards delivering the results that the people of Nigeria expect from us. We have a great opportunity as an administration to build on the progress already made in order to fundamentally shift Nigerias trajectory on the path of steady growth and development.While recognising the existing challenges, and the urgent need to surmount them, we must not fail to note the progress we have made since inception. Our economic policy, which is the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), is still robust and on course with the necessary policies and initiatives to sustain the countrys exit from recession, engender growth and promote the value chain of infrastructural development.We believe that we can sustain our legacies and developmental strides if they are based on sustainable policies and good governance.For effective implementation, he urged the heads of the respective ministries to work closely with the permanent secretaries and chief executive officers of agencies under their purview.He said that it has become necessary because the task of moving the country to the Next Level requires dedication, focus, and collective efforts.The President added: I must emphasize the importance of communication and harmony within our government. You must work in harmony with your fellow Ministers. Communicationvertical and horizontal can only be ignored at a price.As I said yesterday, in terms of coordinating communication, kindly ensure that all submissions for my attention or meeting requests be channeled through the Chief of Staff. While all Federal Executive Council (FEC) matters be coordinated through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in order to speed up the process of decision-making.Read Also:Buhari retains Petroleum ministryWe can only make meaningful progress in our national restoration efforts if we all commit ourselves to addressing the challenges confronting our nation in the best interest of our people and posterity.We must not allow such issues as political affiliation, sectional interest, and primordial loyalties to blind us against our patriotic obligation to drive our nations growth, development, and prosperity in an atmosphere of enduring peace, security and stability.The FEC meeting is held on a weekly basis. As part of efforts towards ensuring effective delivery on our priorities, I have directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to track the progress against what we have committed to do to achieve these objectives.He is therefore expected to report the process of implementation and outcome to the Federal Executive Council.I am pleased to note that each of you is committed to be part of an administration that will work for all Nigerianspart of a government that will do what is right and best at all times for our people, even when it is difficult. This is therefore an opportunity for you, it is a call to serve and collectively build a safer, more prosperous, and fair nation.Buhari said that the ministries have been further expanded to ensure effective service delivery.He added: Today marks another milestone in the history of my second term in office. Over the past four years, we have made enormous progress in tackling difficult challenges faced by the country. We have exited the country from recession, restored economic growth, curbed inflation and shored up our external reserves. As a result, we have witnessed eight quarters of consistent growth over the past two-and-a-half years, providing more opportunities to more Nigerians.
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