Buhari lists measures to take Nigerians out of poverty

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, provided insights into how he intends to lift Nigerians out of poverty, saying that the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria remain a top priority for protection and lifting from poverty cycle.

President Buhari who spoke at the virtual official presentation of the Country Review Report of Nigeria to the 31st Africa Peer Review Forum of the African Union, held in Ethiopia, listed Nigeria’s strategic focus set out to achieve the objectives of the African Union Agenda 2063.

The President said the focus will be hinged around building a thriving and sustainable economy; enhancing social inclusion and alleviating poverty;

Others include enlarging agricultural output for food security and sufficiency; attaining energy sufficiency in power and petroleum products, as well as expanding transport and other infrastructural development, business growth, entrepreneurship and industrialization;

He disclosed that Nigeria will strengthen access to quality education, affordable healthcare and productivity, social cohesion and security; as well as build a system that fights corruption and improves governance.

The President said the government will take advantage of Information, Communication and Technology to ensure inclusiveness, access and create more opportunities, while also sustaining social safety nets and access to education and opportunities.