President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the importance of assistance for Nigeria during a meeting with Bank of America officials at the State House in Abuja.

Despite the challenges facing the country, President Tinubu expressed confidence in his administration’s ability to succeed.

He highlighted the need for fiscal and institutional reforms to address governance and development issues.

The President requested the bank’s support and partnership to mutually benefit Nigeria and the financial institution.

He stressed the interconnectedness of actions on climate change, finance, and innovation in the 21st century, emphasizing Nigeria’s role as the largest economy and democracy in Africa.

President Tinubu urged the bank to help Nigeria, particularly in ensuring the competitiveness of Nigerian gas in the global market as an alternative revenue source.

The leader of the Bank of America delegation, Mr. Bernard Mensah, commended the new administration’s initial steps, expressing the bank’s willingness to assist Nigeria in addressing immediate and long-term challenges through financing and ideas.