The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the intervention programmes introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are delivering tangible economic benefits to millions of Nigerians through strategic investments in entrepreneurship, small businesses and youth empowerment.
Yilwatda stated that the Presidential Intervention Funds demonstrate the administration’s commitment to fulfilling its campaign promises by providing critical financial support aimed at stimulating enterprise, creating jobs and promoting economic inclusion.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman noted that access to affordable financing had remained one of the biggest challenges confronting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) despite their significant contribution to economic growth and employment generation.
According to him, the Tinubu administration has deliberately moved to address the challenge through targeted intervention programmes designed to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of Nigerians.
“The Tinubu administration understands that sustainable economic growth begins with empowering the productive sector. By supporting small businesses and young entrepreneurs, government is laying the foundation for long-term prosperity and shared economic progress,” he said.
Yilwatda highlighted the ₦75 billion Presidential Intervention Fund for MSMEs as a major initiative aimed at providing accessible financing to small businesses across different sectors of the economy.
He said the programme is enabling entrepreneurs to expand their operations, increase productivity and create employment opportunities.
The APC chairman also pointed to the ₦11 billion support package being implemented through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), describing it as a strategic investment in strengthening the capacity and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises.
He further commended the ₦30 billion Youth Entrepreneurship Fund managed by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), saying the initiative reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to equipping young Nigerians with the resources needed to transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.
According to Yilwatda, the intervention programmes are already making meaningful differences in the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
He noted that young entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, traders, tailors, manufacturers and other small business owners across the country are gaining access to capital, enabling them to expand their businesses, employ more people and contribute to local economic development.
The APC chairman said the benefits of the interventions extend beyond individual beneficiaries, creating a multiplier effect through increased productivity, higher household incomes, stronger local economies and expanded opportunities for wealth creation.
“The APC remains committed to building an economy that works for all Nigerians. These intervention funds are not mere policy announcements; they are practical investments in the dreams and aspirations of millions of our people.
“The evidence is clear. Businesses are receiving support, young people are being empowered, jobs are being created, and economic inclusion is expanding. This is governance that delivers results, and it is another demonstration that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is keeping his promises to the Nigerian people,” he said.
Yilwatda reaffirmed the commitment of the APC and the Tinubu administration to implementing policies that promote entrepreneurship, stimulate investment, strengthen local industries and build a resilient economy capable of delivering sustainable prosperity for all Nigerians.
