The All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Tinubu for what it described as purposeful and result-driven international engagements that are repositioning Nigeria on the global stage and attracting major foreign investments.
The position was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the National Chairman of the APC (Media and Communications Strategy), Mr. Abimbola Tooki.
According to the statement, the National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said the President’s foreign travels are strategic rather than ceremonial, noting that they have strengthened Nigeria’s global partnerships and delivered measurable economic gains.
Professor Yilwatda further said President Tinubu’s engagements with world leaders and investors across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas have focused on economic cooperation, trade expansion and strategic partnerships with countries including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Brazil.
Professor Yilwatda disclosed that Nigeria has secured over $50 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments since the President assumed office in May 2023, cutting across critical sectors such as energy, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, technology and infrastructure.
“These are not promises on paper. They represent real capital inflows, job creation opportunities and technology transfer that will strengthen our economy,” he said, commending the President for negotiating agreements that prioritise sustainable growth.
He also highlighted key diplomatic milestones, including the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates, which is aimed at deepening trade, investment and cooperation in sectors such as energy and agriculture.
Responding to critics who have questioned the frequency of the President’s international travels, the APC Chairman described such views as short-sighted, stressing that the long-term returns of Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements outweigh the immediate costs.
“Those who focus only on the cost without recognising the returns are missing the bigger picture. President Tinubu’s reform programme is bold, strategic and necessary,” Professor Yilwatda said, urging Nigerians to remain patient and supportive.
He added that the President has demonstrated the vision and determination required to implement far-reaching economic and institutional reforms, calling for national unity and constructive support as the benefits begin to reflect in citizens lives.
The APC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Nigeria’s international engagements translate into tangible outcomes, including economic growth, job creation and shared prosperity.