Nigeria Targeting To Be Among 15 Largest Economies, Says Osinbajo

Hamilton Nwosa
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Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said that ‘Nigeria is fast moving toward becoming one of the 15 largest economies in the world.

Osinbajo who was received by the Zamfara State Governor, Adulaziz Yari made the statement on Tuesday at the palace of the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, as part of his one-day visit to Zamfara.

He said: “Nigeria is one of the greatest countries in the world and expected to become top 15 countries.”

He said the target could be achieved through unity and hard work by Nigerians. Osinbajo said the unity of Nigerians was paramount to the economic growth of the country.

He said:  ‘’Our diversity as a people united is also our potential to transform our large deposits of mineral resources and use same for national development.’’

The acting president commended the efforts of security agencies in the country in maintaining law and order.

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