President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has improved the economy of Nigeria by lifting millions of its citizens from poverty.

President Buhari made the declaration in a nationwide broadcast to mark the 62nd Independence anniversary of the country.

The President who noted that he was mindful of the task ahead added that his administration re-positioned the economy by providing strategic interventions in core areas at both the Federal and Sub-National levels.

He also stated that his administration gave priority to the Agricultural Sector through a series of incentives to Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises that resulted in creating millions of jobs.

President Buhari therefore pledged that his administration will continue to ensure that fiscal policies are supported by a robust and contemporary monetary policy that recognizes our peculiarities in the midst of the growing global economic difficulties.

The president emphasized on the significant progress made in the eradication of corruption.