Izuagbe shares that Tinubu inherited hardship but is optimistic that the food crisis can be resolved by 2026. Learn the details.
Abdulsalam Suleiman Izuagbe, a senior Consultant and Public Affairs analyst, recently refuted the claims that President Bola Tinubu should be held responsible for the current hardships and food crisis in Nigeria.
According to Izuagbe, the blame should not be placed solely on Tinubu, as he inherited an economy that was already in a critical condition from former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Izuagbe highlighted that one of the key factors contributing to the current economic challenges in Nigeria was the decision not to remove fuel subsidy, which was made during the previous administration.
He emphasized that President Tinubu has been actively working to address the losses that Nigeria suffered under previous leaderships since assuming office.
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In a conversation with Obasanjonews.com regarding the state of the nation, Izuagbe pointed out that the criticisms directed at President Tinubu were unjustified.
He clarified that the provision for fuel subsidy removal up to June 2023 was already included in the budget presented by Zainab Ahmed, indicating that the subsidy removal was not initiated by Tinubu.
The blame game surrounding the failures in the Nigerian system has been a common narrative, with Tinubu often being the scapegoat for inherited problems.
Despite this, efforts have been made to rectify these errors, with Tinubu taking steps to recover the losses suffered by the nation.
His performance since assuming office has been commendable, particularly in sending palliatives to states, although accountability for the usage of these funds remains a concern.
The Economic Coordination Council, along with its esteemed members, is expected to bring about significant changes and solutions to the challenges faced by the country.
The focus on agriculture as a key sector for economic growth and stability has been emphasized, with the potential to address food shortages and boost production levels significantly by 2026.
