As Nigeria celebrates its 64-year independence anniversary, a humanitarian organization, ActionAid Nigeria has called on governments at all levels to urgently address the economic woes in the country, noting that millions of Nigerians are trapped in hardship. The organization said that despite the propaganda being peddled by the government’s agents, the reality on ground speaks volumes about the hardship which Nigerians have been thrown it by the government’s policies. Country Director of Actionaid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, in an official statement said that there is an urgent need for strong leadership that can tackle the current economic poverty.
He noted that the data released by the National Bureau of Statistics ( NBS) points to an alarming future for Nigerians and the overall development of all sectors. Mamedu also called for the making and implementation of policies that will bring the solutions Nigerians need and not the type that will worsen the hardship. He said, ” While the government paints a picture of progress, prosperity and resilience, the daily experiences of Nigerians tell a different story.
The rising economic hardship, high costs of living, and ongoing electoral injustices have left citizens disillusioned, questioning the very foundations of their democracy and independence. ” Today, Nigeria stands at a crossroads. Despite the government’s claims of recovery and growth, citizens are buckling under the weight of inflation, fuel price hikes, and auste.
