Economy: Nigeria On Right Track Even If People Don’t Feel It Yet

Since assuming office in May 2023, President Bola Tinubu has introduced sweeping economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, floating of the Naira, and tax changes, triggering a sharp rise in the cost of living.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said Nigeria is on the right path, even if the general public has yet to feel the impact of the government’s economic policies.

The lawyer, who spoke in an interview on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, defended President Bola Tinubu’s performance and the need for continuity in governance.

Asked about the state of the nation and whether Tinubu had delivered on his promises, Dogara said the president had made fundamental commitments, including improving the economy, securing the country, and implementing systemic reforms.

Dogara said, “I think we are on the right track, even if people are not feeling it. When we talk about the challenges relating to security, that’s taken us how many years to get to the point where President Tinubu took over

“There’s nobody with a magical wand that can make everything disappear overnight. But from the time he assumed office until now, we have seen leadership in areas that were previously neglected.”

He noted that while progress was visible in some areas, the full impact of these initiatives would take time to be felt.