Governor Uba Sani has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for stabilising Nigeria’s economy and restoring investors’ confidence, describing the efforts as crucial to strengthening the nation’s international partnerships.
Speaking in an interview with TVC News, Sani highlighted the gains of Tinubu’s recent official visit to Brazil, noting that the trip underscored Nigeria’s growing global recognition.
The governor, who was part of the presidential entourage, said the visit demonstrated renewed confidence in the country’s economic potential and its ability to attract meaningful collaboration with other nations.
“When you look at the time he came in, a lot of investors globally didn’t want to come to Nigeria to invest.
“But some of the reforms he initiated have really opened opportunities, not only for Nigerian businessmen but also for other people who want to invest in Nigeria from across the world,” he recalled.
The governor pointed out that Tinubu’s decision to clear the $7 billion foreign exchange backlog was the turning point that reassured international investors of Nigeria’s financial credibility.
Let me give an example before I move on: the issue of the $7 billion backlog that he was able to clear in the area of forex has really increased the level of confidence by investors who now come to Nigeria to invest,” he explained.
Governor Uba Sani has emphasised the strategic importance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Brazil, noting that talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva covered key areas including agriculture, renewable energy, skills development, and aviation investment.
“I’m happy that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established a very important relationship with the Brazilian President, Lula da Silva. It’s a relationship built on mutual respect and opportunities that will certainly yield results within a short period,” he said.
Sani expressed optimism that Tinubu’s economic reforms, combined with strategic international partnerships, will accelerate Nigeria’s growth across critical sectors.