President Tinubu
Abayomi Susan
President Bola Tinubu has assured that Nigeria’s economy is on a steady path towards recovery and sustainable growth, as global professional services firm, Deloitte, pledged continued support for the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms, digital transformation agenda and youth capacity-building initiatives.
The President gave the assurance when he received a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House in Abuja.
Tinubu said the administration’s policy reforms implemented over the past three years have begun to stabilise the economy, strengthen fiscal structures and reposition Nigeria as a more competitive destination for global investment.
He noted that while reforms often come with short-term challenges, their long-term impact would create stronger economic foundations and improved opportunities for Nigerians.
“We are following the example of Deloitte’s greatness to change things from the foundation, building the necessary future for our people. Yes, reforms are difficult, but when properly implemented, they become a harvest of good things,” the President said.
Speaking alongside the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, Tinubu highlighted the progress recorded through fiscal, revenue and tax reforms introduced by the administration.
He said the measures were designed to stimulate economic growth, strengthen institutions and create a more sustainable financial system for the country.
“Thank you for your partnership and for paying attention to what we are doing here. The fiscal, revenue and tax reforms that have taken place are moving the nation forward. The reforms may come with difficult moments, but they are working, and Nigeria is making serious foundational progress,” he stated.
The President also encouraged Deloitte to expand its contribution to Nigeria’s development by investing more in skills acquisition, training and employment opportunities for young Nigerians.
Recalling his early exposure to accounting, Tinubu commended Deloitte’s global reputation for professional training and urged the firm to continue supporting human capital development in Nigeria.
“Deloitte has a strong training programme, and I believe you will continue to reflect that by developing the next generation of professionals,” he added.
In her remarks, Deloitte Africa Chief Executive Officer, Ruwayda Redfearn, expressed the firm’s readiness to partner with Nigeria in advancing digital transformation, strengthening businesses and supporting government reforms.
Redfearn said Deloitte has both local expertise and global resources capable of supporting the administration’s economic development objectives.
“We are here to say that we want to serve. We have a local team on the ground, as well as the global firm, ready to support you and your administration as you lead the country,” she said.
She highlighted Deloitte’s global reach, noting that the firm generated significant revenue in 2025 and maintains a strong workforce across Africa, positioning it to provide valuable expertise and solutions in various sectors.
Also speaking, Deloitte Africa CEO, Yomi Olugbenro, said the organisation was committed to ensuring that Nigeria’s reforms translate into meaningful benefits for citizens.
Olugbenro explained that Deloitte’s philosophy is centred on creating measurable impact and using its global experience to support nations in achieving sustainable development.
“We do what we do because of the philosophy of making an impact that matters. We believe the foundation has been laid, and there is now a need to extract more value and deliver the dividends of democracy to ordinary Nigerians,” he said.
He added that Deloitte’s international experience, expertise and network of professionals would help Nigeria maximise opportunities created by ongoing reforms.
“With the capabilities we have around the world, our experiences and examples of how we have supported governments globally, Nigeria will certainly benefit from those lessons,” Olugbenro stated.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining economic reforms while urging Deloitte to prioritise youth empowerment and capacity-building as part of its partnership with Nigeria.
The Presidency said the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector to attract investment, create employment opportunities, develop skills and accelerate economic transformation.
