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He made the remarks in a statement released on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>David Matthew said the government\u2019s debt settlement approval for 1,245+ indigenous contractors should translate into gains for ordinary people.<\/li>\n<li>The payments were approved by Nigeria\u2019s finance ministry, led by Taiwo Oyedele.<\/li>\n<li>Matthew described the move as a boost to the local economy and evidence of disciplined economic management.<\/li>\n<li>He argued the payments could spur job creation, support household incomes, and speed up key infrastructure work.<\/li>\n<li>He urged the federal government to keep paying future obligations on time and continue reforms to improve the business environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Debt payments framed as a local-economy catalyst<\/h2>\n<p>Matthew linked the government\u2019s decision to broader economic outcomes, saying that when contractors receive funds, the benefits typically spread beyond the construction and contracting firms themselves. In his view, contractor payments help unlock wage payments for employees, settle bills owed to suppliers, and keep project timelines moving.<\/p>\n<p>The analyst also characterized the approval as a meaningful step for the domestic business landscape, noting that timely debt clearance can reinforce market confidence. He argued that the intervention should contribute to economic expansion, greater stability, and renewed assurance among investors and households.<\/p>\n<h2>Call for sustained momentum and reforms<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the immediate settlements, Matthew urged the federal government to maintain the pace by ensuring prompt payment of future liabilities. He also called for continued reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and strengthening the productive capacity of local enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe release of these funds is ultimately good news for ordinary Nigerians because when contractors are paid, workers receive their salaries, suppliers are compensated for services provided, projects progress, and economic activity increases,\u201d Matthew said. He added that the intervention would \u201cundoubtedly\u201d support growth, stability, and renewed confidence in the economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A public affairs analyst and civil society advocate, David Matthew, said Nigeria\u2019s approval of debt payments for more than 1,245 indigenous contractors is expected to work its way through the wider economy and benefit everyday Nigerians. He made the remarks in a statement released on Tuesday. 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