CPPE Calls for FG to Boost Agriculture, Manufacturing, Trade for Jobs
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Nigeria’s Q2 2025 GDP Growth: CPPE Urges Focus on Key Sectors for sustainable Progress
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Published October 5, 2025, 22:23:44
Overview
The Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to prioritize interventions in key economic sectors – agriculture, manufacturing, construction, real estate, adn trade - to solidify recent growth momentum and foster a more resilient, job-creating economy.This call to action follows the release of the second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for 2025,indicating a positive trend but highlighting the need for strategic focus to translate growth into tangible benefits for citizens.
GDP Report and CPPE’s Analysis
Dr. Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, issued a policy brief on Sunday, October 5, 2025, analyzing Nigeria’s Q2 2025 GDP report. While acknowledging the positive signs of economic recovery, Dr. Yusuf emphasized that sustained growth requires a shift in focus towards enhancing productivity within sectors that directly impact the livelihoods of most nigerians. He stated that simply achieving growth figures is insufficient; the goal must be to convert economic expansion into improved welfare, increased employment opportunities, and a reduction in poverty levels.
According to Dr. Yusuf, “Q2 2025 is a clear statement that Nigeria’s economy is moving beyond stabilisation toward a stronger recovery. But to translate this growth into jobs, poverty reduction, and shared prosperity, the focus must shift to unlocking productivity in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, real estate, and trade, the sectors that touch the lives of most Nigerians.”
Q2 2025 GDP Figures
Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that Nigeria’s economy experienced a year-on-year expansion of 4.23% in the second quarter of 2025. National Bureau of Statistics. This figure represents a positive trajectory,but the CPPE argues that targeted interventions are crucial to sustain and amplify this growth.
| indicator | Q2 2025 Value |
|---|---|
| GDP Growth (Year-on-Year) | 4.23% |
Recommended Interventions
The CPPE specifically recommends the following interventions to boost productivity in the identified sectors:
- Agriculture: Investment in modern farming techniques, improved infrastructure (irrigation, storage), and access to finance for farmers.
- manufacturing: policies to reduce production costs, enhance competitiveness, and attract foreign direct investment.
- Construction & Real Estate: Streamlining building permits, addressing land ownership issues, and promoting affordable housing initiatives.
- Trade: Reducing trade barriers, improving port efficiency, and fostering a favorable business surroundings.