President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Media Center has listed the top ten policies of the current administration that Nigerians should pay attention to in the year 2025.
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Recall that the President, on different occasions, has defended his past policies, especially the removal of gasoline subsidy, which was widely criticized as responsible for the current difficulties faced by Nigerians. However, Tinubu recently, during a stakeholders meeting at Government House, Enugu during a one-day visit to the state, again explained that the decision to remove the subsidy was necessary, adding that it was to keep the country alive.
Similar to his determination to maintain the status quo on the removal of gasoline subsidies, President Tinubu, during his first presidential media talk late last year, revealed his determination to ensure that the contentious fuel bills tax reform sponsored by his administration and currently before the National Assembly see the light of day despite the opposition, especially from the north of the country.
While the administration claims that the country is undergoing reforms in some critical sectors, Nigerians are eager for possible new policies that could be introduced in the New Year. But before that, here are the top ten policies to consider for implementation in 2025:
THE NATIONAL YOUTH CONFAB
The National Youth CONFAB is expected to begin in the first quarter of the new year, as the administration seeks to strengthen the synergy between its young population and leadership. The Confab is a testament to the administration's commitment to youth inclusion and investment as nation builders.
The Ministry of Youth is expected to soon announce the modalities of selection of conference representatives across the country.
National Credit Guarantee Company
As reported by Online tribuneThe Renewed Hope administration is expected to launch the National Credit Guarantee Company before the end of the second quarter of 2025. This company will help the administration further consolidate and increase access to credit for individuals and critical sectors of the economy for boost the national economy. production
Implementation of tax reform bills
The tax reform bills currently being debated in the National Assembly are expected to be approved in the coming months and their implementation is expected to begin in earnest.
The bills, apart from strengthening Nigeria's tax collection capacity, also aim to fix many basic aspects of the economy, which in turn will address poverty, inflation, unemployment and low income, as well as strengthen the country's ease of doing business rating.
Consumer Credit Phase 2
The Consumer Credit Scheme, which is a major initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, is expected to reach a new level as the general public begins to access the benefits it entails.
The first phase of the plan, which has already benefited tens of thousands of public officials, will now be expanded to the general public as the administration completes the goal of increasing access to consumer goods that will help drive industrialization, reduce corruption and improve the standard of living of the population. populace.
Infrastructure commissioning
Several infrastructure projects are expected to be commissioned in 2025. Some of them are: -Phase one of the Lagos-Calabar Highway 3 Bus Terminal Stations in FCT-Cities of Hope Renewed-The Ajaokuta-Kaduna Gas Pipeline Project -Kano (AKK)-Kaduna Refinery-52 MW Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP)-Next phase of the presidential power (PPI)-Kaduna Power Project (Kudendan Power Station) – 375 MW Egbema Power Station, Imo State
Special Agro Processing Zones/Green Imperative
The Special Agro Processing Zones, an initiative of the federal government in partnership with the African Development Bank, seeks to improve large-scale food production in the country, with six states designated for the first phase. Large agricultural groups will be established throughout the country.
The Green Imperative seeks to ensure that grassroots farmers have access to extension services, including mechanized farming and training in the use and maintenance of modern equipment, by establishing centers in all 774 local governments.
Full Implementation of the Autonomy of Local Governments
All things being equal, the Supreme Court's ruling on the autonomy of local governments is expected to be fully implemented in the new year.
This is expected to improve governance at the grassroots level as it allows the FG to send allocations directly to local governments without interference from states, as is currently obtainable.
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National Livestock Program
Following the introduction of a new Ministry of Livestock by President Tinubu's administration, a National Livestock Program is scheduled to begin this year 2025 as Nigeria seeks to harness the potential of the livestock sector.
Northern Nigeria is a major player in livestock development and with a new operational framework in place, the sector is expected to contribute significantly to Nigeria's economic growth, eliminate the problems of the farmer-herdsman crisis and reduce poverty. in the country.
Introduction of the new national identification card
The new AFRIGO card proposed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is expected to be made public during the New Year.
The card, which also offers payment solutions, will help improve the country's financial inclusion situation, provide access to government services and also restore confidence in the country's identification system.
Creative towns of renewed hope
Plans to establish creative arts villages in each state of Nigeria, dubbed “Creative Villages of Renewed Hope,” were said to have been finalized. The aim was to enhance the creative industry and preserve historical sites.
The initiative would collaborate with state governments to identify historic sites and transform them into creative hubs.
This comprehensive solution will help the government harness the potential of the sector to create thousands of jobs, preserve monumental sites across the country and develop a sector that could greatly contribute to economic growth.
TOP 10 POLICIES YOU SHOULD WATCH OUT IN 2025.
As we begin the economic cycle of the year on the path to Renewed Hope, it is important to give you an idea of some of the policies that could shape the year 2025. Thread.#RenewedHope2025#BelieveInPBAT pic.twitter.com/qLVP7MERnS
— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Center (@PBATMediaCentre) January 6, 2025
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