She said the new minister’s presence would undoubtedly help strengthen the collective capacity of the leadership team as the management continues to deliver on the ministry’s mandate in support of the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

n her response, Uzoka-Anite stated that for Nigeria to attain the desired level of growth, 95 per cent of economic development must be driven by the private sector, with the federal government contributing five per cent.

She advised that the Renewed Hope Agenda should be led by the private sector to achieve its objectives.

According to her, “I have no doubt that Mr President can achieve the $1 trillion economy, as he has started by laying the foundation for that to happen through the introduction of economic reforms and the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP).”

She took the opportunity to thank the president for the chance to serve in his administration in various roles, first, as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, then as Minister of State for Finance, and now as Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Deborah Odoh, welcomed the minister of state’s assumption of office at a critical period when the government hoped to significantly drive growth.

Odoh said, “We are confident that your distinguished experience in public service, finance, and economic management will further strengthen the ministry’s work as we continue to advance the government’s economic reform agenda and improve the quality of national planning and budgeting.”

Odoh hoped that Uzoka-Anite’s insights, guidance, and engagement would add value to the work of the ministry and its agencies.

She said the new minister’s presence would undoubtedly help strengthen the collective capacity of the leadership team as the management continues to deliver on the ministry’s mandate in support of the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda.