Odigie-Oyegun explained that this was reflected in the recently assented N6.06tn 2016 national budget.
The party chairman said this at a dinner held in his honour by the Abuja branch of the Old Boys’ Association of Saint Patrick’s College, Asaba, on Saturday.
He graduated from the school in 1957.
According to him, the decision of the administration to commit 30 per cent of the 2016 budgetary provision to capital projects was a demonstration of government’s commitment towards reviving Nigeria’s critical infrastructure.
He said, “As of today, the economy is in the process of being reflated. This means that money is being put into the system. Contractors are being mobilised to go back to work. New contracts will be awarded.
“The railway will be one of the very first priorities. We will, for the first time, go from Kano to Lagos through Benin City all the way to Calabar by rail.”
He appealed for patience and cooperation from Nigerians, saying the administration was working to pull the country out of her present hardship.
Speaking about the administration’s plans to create a safety net to cater for the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians as well as other economic initiatives aimed at diversifying the economy, he said, “The result at the end of the day is going to be a more vibrant nation which every Nigerian will be proud of.”
Earlier, the President of the old boys’ association, Mr. Tony Anyameluhor, said, “Many Nigerians will appreciate what God has done by bringing in a party with zero tolerance for corruption; a party that upholds the principle of one person one vote, grounded in free and fair elections at all levels.
“Less than one year of this administration, looted funds are being repatriated and they are going to be judiciously used for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“No doubt, the APC administration is faced with many challenges which it inherited. What is required from Nigerians is patience as it is easier to destroy than to rebuild.”
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