By By Elizabeth Ugbo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday met a delegation from Deloitte Africa at the State House in Abuja, where he declared that Nigeria’s economy is experiencing steady growth due to ongoing fiscal and economic reforms. During the meeting, Deloitte Africa praised the administration’s reforms and pledged stronger collaboration to attract investment, create jobs, and equip young Nigerians with valuable skills.
Tinubu Says Reforms Are Delivering Results
President Tinubu said his administration’s reforms have strengthened the economy and created a solid foundation for long-term prosperity.
According to him, the changes have improved fiscal management, increased revenue generation, repositioned financial institutions, and enhanced Nigeria’s global competitiveness.
The President acknowledged that reforms often require sacrifices. However, he stressed that the benefits are becoming more visible.
He compared the reform process to taking “bitter medicine,” noting that difficult decisions are producing positive economic outcomes.
“We are following the example of Deloitte’s greatness to change things from the foundation, building the necessary future for our people,” Tinubu said.
He also thanked Deloitte Africa for recognising the government’s efforts to transform the economy through fiscal, tax, and revenue reforms.
President Urges Deloitte to Empower Nigerian Youth
Furthermore, President Tinubu encouraged Deloitte Africa to expand its investment in Nigeria by training and employing more young professionals.
He recalled his early accounting career and praised Deloitte’s long-standing reputation for developing skilled professionals.
According to the President, Nigeria’s youthful population presents enormous opportunities for businesses willing to invest in talent development.
Finance Minister Highlights Reform Impact
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, also addressed the meeting.
He explained that the government’s fiscal and revenue reforms continue to strengthen Nigeria’s economic outlook.
Additionally, he urged Deloitte Africa to support national development by investing in youth capacity building and professional training.
The meeting also included the Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji.
Deloitte Africa Pledges Stronger Partnership with Nigeria
Deloitte Africa Chief Executive Officer, Ruwayda Redfearn, reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to supporting President Tinubu’s administration.
She said Deloitte specialises in digital transformation and business advisory services across the world.
According to her, Deloitte employs more than 500,000 professionals globally, including over 6,000 across Africa.
She also disclosed that the company generated $74 billion in revenue during 2025.
“We are here to say that we want to serve. We have a local team on the ground, supported by our global network, ready to assist your administration,” she said.
Deloitte West Africa Sees Opportunity to Deliver Greater Impact
Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte West Africa, Yomi Olugbenro, also expressed confidence in Nigeria’s reform agenda.
He said the government has laid a strong economic foundation and should now focus on ensuring ordinary Nigerians enjoy the benefits.
Olugbenro noted that Deloitte has supported governments worldwide through similar reforms.
He added that Nigeria can leverage the firm’s global experience to deepen economic transformation and improve public service delivery.
“We believe the larger task now is ensuring the benefits of these reforms reach every Nigerian,” he said.
Nigeria Pushes Ahead with Economic Reforms
The meeting underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to sustaining economic reforms while strengthening partnerships with global institutions.
Both President Tinubu and Deloitte Africa agreed that collaboration in investment, digital transformation, skills development, and job creation will play a key role in supporting Nigeria’s long-term economic growth.
