- Governor Fintiri claims Nigeria is “bleeding” due to ineffective economic policies, highlighting rising inflation and unemployment as major concerns
- He calls for a rethinking of economic strategies, emphasizing that policies should focus on local realities rather than foreign-driven models
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has criticized the Federal Government’s economic policies, stating they are causing severe hardship for Nigerians.
Speaking at the Northeast Zonal meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Reconciliation Committee in Bauchi, Fintiri expressed deep concern over the economic struggles citizens face.
“Nigeria is bleeding. We are suffering. There is too much anger, and the FG’s economic policy is not working,” he said, pointing to rising inflation, unemployment, and a declining standard of living.
He called for an urgent policy shift, urging the Federal Government to rethink its economic strategies.
According to him, ineffective policies will only deepen suffering and create more division between the government and the people.
“Whatever will make us cry must not be part of your policy because the country belongs to us. It does not belong to the World Bank, IMF, or the international community,” Fintiri asserted, suggesting that foreign-driven economic models may not suit Nigeria’s specific needs.
His remarks highlight growing concerns that government policies should focus on local realities rather than external prescriptions.
The demand for a more people-centred economic approach aligns with a global push for inclusive and sustainable development.
Governor Fintiri’s statements emphasize the need for urgent action. While macroeconomic indicators like GDP growth may suggest progress, they often fail to reflect the everyday struggles of Nigerians, such as access to basic services, affordable healthcare, and quality education.
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