The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as strategic and result-oriented international engagements that have delivered concrete economic benefits for Nigeria.
Yilwatda disclosed that Nigeria has so far attracted over $50 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments, credited to the President’s sustained diplomatic and economic outreach. He noted that the pledged investments cut across key sectors such as energy, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, technology and infrastructure.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said President Tinubu’s foreign trips and high-level meetings were deliberate efforts aimed at repositioning Nigeria globally, rather than routine ceremonial visits.
According to him, the President’s engagements with global leaders and investors have strengthened international partnerships and restored confidence in Nigeria’s economy, translating into measurable gains that will support long-term national development.
Yilwatda also commended President Tinubu for securing agreements that align with Nigeria’s growth and sustainability goals, citing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates as a major diplomatic milestone expected to boost trade, investment and cooperation in sectors such as energy and agriculture.
Responding to criticisms that the President’s overseas travels are excessive, Yilwatda described such views as short-sighted, arguing that critics often focus on immediate costs while ignoring the long-term economic returns.
He urged Nigerians to exercise patience and support the administration’s reform agenda, stressing that the economic benefits of these diplomatic efforts would gradually reflect across the economy through increased investment, job creation and improved living standards.
Yilwatda reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to promoting the gains of Nigeria’s international engagements and ensuring that global partnerships translate into inclusive growth, national development and shared prosperity.