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President Tinubu Expresses Satisfaction With Q3 Economic Growth, Promises Greater Economic Output

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Emmanuel Eze

President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with the economic growth witnessed in the newly released Q3 Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics.

He went on to promise Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand.

Q3 GDP Report

According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter.

The growth in GDP is a testament of President Tinubu’s quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better standard of living for all Nigerians is on course.

According to the presidency, the 3.46% growth indicates Nigeria is recovering from the reforms’ unintended effects.

The top contributing sectors to GDP in Q3 2024 are Agriculture  28.65%, ICT  16.35%, Trade  14.78%, Manufacturing 8.21%, Crude Oil 5.57%, Finance & Insurance 5.51% and  Real Estate 5.43%.

Further Promises

President Tinubu said his administration has not and will never forget his promise of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He assured that once the economy is rebased by early 2025 to capture its dynamism and record significant changes that have occurred in different sectors, the country will be on its way to shared prosperity.

Reforms Reaping Rewards

The performance of the economy in Q3 the presidency says once again shows that the reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu administration to reposition the economy and ensure better fiscal management are beginning to yield fruits.

The proposed tax reforms also indicate the administration’s resolve to reduce the tax burden on small businesses and spread prosperity to the poor. The new Tax regime seeks to promote equity by reducing what is known as the headquarters effect—a situation where states where company headquarters are based get more benefits because their taxes for the whole nation are remitted—in favour of spatial and demographic equity.

President Tinubu’s Words

In his words, President Tinubu said, “I am excited by the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics that our economy grew in the third quarter more than last quarter and even beyond projected estimates. While I welcome this development, the latest figure also shows the much work that needs to be done. We won’t rest until Nigerians feel the positive impacts in their pockets and experience a better living standard. My administration remains committed to the welfare of our people.”

 

 

Emmanuel Eze

Emmanuel Eze is an early career journalist with an interest in reporting economic and business related issues

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