A Nation in Distress: Governor Fintiri Condemns FG's Economic Policy

 

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s economic policies, stating that they are worsening the suffering of Nigerians.

Speaking at the Northeast Zonal meeting of the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Reconciliation Committee in Bauchi, Fintiri voiced deep concerns over the nation’s economic challenges, warning that urgent action is needed to address the growing crisis.

“Nigeria is bleeding. We are suffering. There is too much anger, and the FG’s economic policy is not working,” he declared, pointing to skyrocketing inflation, unemployment, and a declining standard of living.

The governor urged the Federal Government to rethink its economic strategy, emphasizing that policies should be designed to ease citizens’ burdens rather than exacerbate them.

“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 stated, suggesting that foreign-driven economic models are not well-suited for Nigeria’s unique socio-economic landscape.

His remarks reflect a growing sentiment among Nigerians that government policies should prioritize local realities over external economic prescriptions. He warned that continuing with ineffective strategies would only deepen the suffering of citizens and widen the disconnect between the government and the people.

With economic hardship intensifying, Fintiri’s call for a people-centered approach underscores the urgency of reforms that prioritize the welfare of Nigerians over macroeconomic statistics. Bottom of Form