Tinubu unveils grassroots movement, defends economic reforms
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President Bola Tinubu has launched the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a grassroots initiative aimed at promoting his administration's Renewed Hope agenda and economic reforms across Nigeria. Speaking through Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu affirmed his commitment to not betraying Nigerians' trust and emphasized that the reforms are designed to build a stronger, more prosperous future. These reforms include the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange market, which initially led to increased costs but are now, according to the administration, yielding positive outcomes. Akpabio highlighted that monthly allocations to the three tiers of government have significantly increased from less than N700bn to over N2tn, and states are less reliant on oil revenue. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, also praised Tinubu's courage in implementing these policies, noting that they are repositioning Nigeria for economic recovery. The movement's executives were urged to engage citizens directly, listen to their concerns, and communicate the benefits of the government's initiatives, especially ahead of the 2027 elections. Founder of the movement, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, and National Coordinator, Sunday Asuku, reiterated their commitment to grassroots mobilization and national development.
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