BUA, Akpabio, Mutfwang: Reforms Working, Plateau Crisis Solution In Sight

Amarachi Ihesiulo

October 3, 2026
3 min read
BUA

Businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu BUA, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang have expressed optimism about developments in Nigeria’s economy and security sector, with the three leaders highlighting ongoing reforms and efforts to address challenges facing the country.

Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, said Nigerian businesses were beginning to see positive results from the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Speaking with State House correspondents after visiting Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, Rabiu acknowledged that Nigerians were still experiencing economic difficulties but said signs of improvement were becoming more visible, particularly in the foreign exchange market.

According to the industrialist, increased foreign exchange inflows and relative stability in the naira were providing encouraging signals for businesses.

He urged Nigerians to remain patient, noting that reforms of the scale being implemented would require time before their full impact could be felt across the economy.

Rabiu said the business community was already beginning to see benefits from the changes, particularly in the foreign exchange market.

His comments came as the administration continues to defend its economic policies, including reforms to the foreign exchange market and other measures aimed at improving fiscal and economic stability.

Akpabio, meanwhile, said the National Assembly would continue to support the administration’s reform agenda.

The Senate President said lawmakers believed the reforms were producing results in the economy and security sectors. He also maintained that insecurity was abating, although challenges remained in some parts of the country.

On Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang said his administration was pursuing both military and non-military approaches to the recurring security crisis.

Mutfwang made the disclosure after meeting President Tinubu in Lagos, where he briefed the President on the security situation and measures being taken to restore lasting peace.

He said the state was combining security operations with community engagement, dialogue and efforts aimed at rebuilding trust among communities.

The governor also disclosed that authorities were beginning to prosecute individuals accused of involvement in attacks, describing accountability as an important component of the peace process.

Mutfwang expressed optimism that a lasting solution was within reach, stressing that consistency would be necessary to sustain progress already recorded.

The separate comments by Rabiu, Akpabio and Mutfwang came amid continued efforts by the Federal Government and state authorities to address economic pressures and security challenges confronting Nigerians.