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Nigerian leader optimistic despite economic hardship

Xinhua, September 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism that ongoing initiatives and strategies would help his administration get the nation's economy right as soon as possible.

In his Eid-el-Kabir message to citizens of the West African country on Monday, the Nigerian leader saluted the people for their steadfastness in spite of the difficult economic times confronting the country.

He said the government is working round the clock to address the current hardship the country is going through.

He attributed the economic recession to cumulative effects of worldwide economic downturn and failure in the past to plan and save for difficult times.

Buhari said development programs had been designed to reinvigorate the economy and enhance living standards of ordinary people.

These, according to the President, include rail and road constructions, housing sector projects, support for farmers in small and medium scale industries, youth and women empowerment programs and support for revival of industries.

"We are getting security right. We are stopping corruption in its tracks and we will get the economy right," he added. Endit