The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has said that Nigeria is currently earning more money.
Uzodimma said this at the end of the National Economic Council (NEC) session presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday.
At the session, the president announced that the Federal Government has initiated a grassroots development initiative.
The initiative involves recognising at least 1,000 economically active individuals in each ward, who will receive support to enhance local manufacturing and business operations.
This would be done with the backing of the Governors for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme.
Speaking on this, Uzodimma said the president’s involvement signals hope for a change in strategy.
The governor said, “We just concluded the National Economic Council meeting with Mr. President in attendance. The President came up with a programme that will fast-track the process of this additional money creating a bigger impact on Nigerians by making sure that it trickles down to the grassroots.
“The country is earning more money now, the subnational governments are also earning more money,” Uzodimma noted.
He also stated that a committee involving the Surveyor-General of the Federation will be set up to work with the government at the subnational levels for the early actualisation of the projects.