By Adeboye Ado, Akure
The Founder/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Image Consulting Group and former Bank of America Vice President, Dr. Remi Duyile has commended President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to development in the face of a bright future for Nigeria.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Akure on Wednesday, the Ondo State- born expert who served for five years as Senior Adviser and International Relations Liason for Diaspora Affairs to the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko stated this during an executive roundtable on African affairs.
Dr. Remi commended the efforts of President Ahmed Tinubu as he embarks on his leadership journey, highlighting the evidence of his dedication to progress and development in Nigeria through a series of strategic engagements with key players from both local and international sectors.
According to her, among the notable encounters, the recent meeting with representatives of the Bank of America stood out as a significant milestone in attracting foreign interests and fostering economic growth for the nation.
“The delegation from the Bank of America, led by Bernard Mensah, the bank’s President of International, praised President Tinubu’s economic policies rolled out so far. They expressed excitement about the initial steps taken by the new administration, acknowledging that these steps were guiding Nigeria track to its rightful place on the global stage”.
Dr. Remi who had the privilege of working at the Bank of America as VP in various channels of the bank, attested to the institution’s commitment towards development in Africa, stressing that the bank’s desire to offer assistance in addressing Nigeria’s immediate and longer-term challenges, not only in financing but also through valuable ideas, showed their genuine interest in the nation’s progress
“President Tinubu’s focus on consistency in policy and the creation of a favorable business climate to attract investments resonates positively with stakeholders in both local and international spheres. The engagements with the private sector and stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector illustrates a grand plan to restore investors confidence, which is vital in strengthening the nation’s weak currency President Tinubu also acknowledged the need for strategic help from international partners, and the Bank of America’s willingness to offer support was indeed promising.
“As we witness the beginning of this new tenure, it is a great time to be alive, seeing the country attract such strong foreign interests” said Dr Remi. READ ALSO:
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Besides, she believes that the collaborations between the Nigerian government and reputable global institutions like the Bank of America has the potential to bring about transformative change unlocking opportunities, and driving economic growth in the nation.
“The restoration of investors’ confidence, coupled with strategic partnerships, would play a pivotal role in moving the country forward. President Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring consistency in policy and creating a better business climate aligned perfectly with the aspirations of citizens who yearned for progress and prosperity
“As we eagerly await the outcomes of the policies set forth by President Tinubu’s administration, the prospects for Nigeria’s future are indeed bright. The nation is poised to leverage its vast potential, drawing from the expertise and resources of esteemed international partners like the Bank of America. With such dedicated leadership and strange foreign interests, there is every reason to believe that Nigeria is on the path to achieving greater heights in the global arena of development and progress.” Dr. Remi added.
