President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to tackle inflation and promote economic stability through fiscal discipline, transparency, and active citizen engagement.
Speaking at the opening of the National Conference on Fiscal Governance, Transparency and Accountability in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu said the government is taking steps to strengthen financial systems across ministries, departments, and agencies. The three-day event was organised by the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee.
Represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, the president outlined key initiatives, including support for the Office of the Auditor-General, improved procurement processes, and the adoption of digital finance tools.
“Public funds must be traceable, and officers accountable. Transparency and accountability are not optional, they are key to Nigeria’s future,” Tinubu said.
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He emphasised the importance of tackling structural problems in food production and supply chains as a means to reduce inflation, while also calling for a concerted effort to eliminate wasteful government spending.
“Oversight is not a political tool. It is a patriotic duty,” he told lawmakers, urging the National Assembly to remain diligent in its supervisory role.
Tinubu also called on civil society, the media, and citizens to be proactive in holding government accountable and participating in governance processes.
Also speaking at the event, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery—represented by William Robinson—commended Nigeria’s recent economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and ongoing tax reforms.
Montgomery reiterated the United Kingdom’s support for Nigeria’s fiscal reform agenda but stressed that real progress depends on transparency, accountability, and the active involvement of citizens. He also encouraged the use of digital tools and innovation in managing public finances.
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