Tinubu meets Dangote, Rabiu, Akpabio, Mutfwang in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu on Friday held separate meetings with business leaders and political figures at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Among those who visited the President were President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu; Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; and Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang.

Rabiu, who spoke with State House correspondents after his meeting with Tinubu, said Nigerian businesses were beginning to see improvements from the government’s economic reforms, particularly in the foreign exchange market.

“I know that Nigerians are going through a lot. But we need to be a bit more patient. For us businessmen, we have started seeing the positive results of the reforms,” Rabiu said.

He said increased foreign exchange inflows and greater stability in the naira were providing encouraging signs for businesses.

Rabiu said the reforms would require time to produce their full impact, while acknowledging the economic difficulties faced by Nigerians.

He added that his visit was also to welcome Tinubu back to Lagos and felicitate with him and Nigerians on the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

Tinubu also received Akpabio, who led a delegation of National Assembly members to the President’s residence.

Speaking after the meeting, Akpabio said the legislature would continue to support the administration’s economic and security measures.

“We believe he is doing well. These reforms are working, and, as far as we are concerned, insecurity is abating, and people are able to sleep well,” Akpabio said.

Mutfwang also met with the President and discussed the security situation in Plateau State.

The governor said his administration was pursuing both security operations and community engagement to address recurring violence in the state.

“We’re dealing with it from the two perspectives, both kinetic and non-kinetic,” Mutfwang said.

He added that authorities had begun prosecuting people accused of involvement in violence, while efforts were also being made to rebuild trust among communities.

“We’re continuing to engage our people on the need to live in peace… But at the same time, we’re ensuring that justice is done. We’re beginning to prosecute people,” he said.