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Tinubu Says Nigerians Should Not Be Poor and Promises Support for Small Businesses
President Bola Tinubu has stressed that Nigeria has no excuse for poverty, reaffirming his administration’s drive to boost Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation.
Speaking at the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Calabar through Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu pointed out that the country is blessed with vast human talent and abundant natural resources. Also, he noted that Cross River’s fertile soil gives it the ability to cultivate nearly any crop, adding that the state stands to benefit greatly from the Federal Government’s plan to plant 100 million oil palm trees, the highest in the country.
Tinubu explained that since taking office, his government has been working to ensure easy access to capital while supporting businesses that can shape the future of jobs, skills, and industries. He praised the Cross River Government for setting up a modern communication and technology hub for MSMEs, describing it as a step in line with global digital trends.
According to him, the hub will provide entrepreneurs with affordable high-speed internet, modern tools, and collaborative spaces to learn, innovate, and reach wider markets. From the market woman in Ikom to the furniture maker in Calabar and the fashion designer in Ogoja, Ugep, or Odukpani, Tinubu said digital access opens endless opportunities.
Finally, he emphasized that the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about giving loans or grants, but about building a complete ecosystem that offers infrastructure and nurtures creativity so that small businesses can flourish.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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