President Tinubu’s decision to remove subsidies and float the Nigerian currency has sparked strong reactions among the population. This initiative was heavily criticized, with Nigerians pointing the finger at the country’s current economic situation.
Senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna State took the floor to respond to these criticisms, arguing that judging Tinubu’s administration prematurely was irrelevant. In an exclusive interview with Fatshimetrie, he highlighted the difference between Tinubu and previous presidents, highlighting the difficulties faced by Nigerians due to the mistakes of the Muhammadu Buhari government.
According to the ex-lawmaker, Tinubu knows how to exercise power, unlike Buhari who seems to get bogged down in office. Sani also stressed that change involves sacrifices, difficulties and suffering for the people. The economic decisions taken by Tinubu, such as floating the Naira and removing subsidies, are indeed risky, but could prove beneficial in the long term if they help stabilize the country’s economy.
It is still too early to determine whether these measures will be good or bad for the country, but Sani is confident that Tinubu is doing what a committed president should do from the start of his term. The former senator pointed out that the main mistake of previous administrations was the lack of political will to carry out necessary economic reforms.
Tinubu pledged to take courageous steps to free Nigeria from the shackles that have kept it stagnant for too long. Sani believes that these economic reforms must be at the heart of the government’s priorities, stressing that the absence of such measures was the biggest mistake of the previous government.
Ultimately, it is essential to give Tinubu the necessary time to implement his economic reforms and to remain attentive to the long-term effects of his decisions. The path to economic recovery may be rocky, but with courage and determination, Nigeria can look forward to a more prosperous future.