Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has strongly rejected former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s assertion that the current government is to blame for nigeria-hunger/” title=”Tinubu Struggles to Tackle …'s Growing … Crisis”>escalating hunger and economic difficulties in Nigeria.
During a recent appearance on TVC’s FCT Brief, Bwala accused opposition leaders of intentionally undermining the federal government by spreading misleading narratives to stir public discontent.
“When evaluating Atiku’s argument, it becomes clear that his claim lacks foundation. The evidence available contradicts his position,” Bwala stated emphatically.
He highlighted that the administration has made significant strides in key economic sectors, countering the notion that it has worsened food insecurity.
“He alleges that we are intensifying hunger. Is he ignoring the facts about our achievements? For instance, our foreign reserves have grown, net exports have risen, and we have reduced reliance on imports. We have established a framework that has brought economic stability.
He conveniently omits mentioning the expanded access to Caesarean section services across Nigerian hospitals, which alleviates suffering for many families. Nor does he acknowledge the support provided through NELFUND. He should openly assess whether these initiatives are effective.”
Bwala further criticized Atiku and other opposition members for frequently changing their criticisms after their initial objections to Tinubu’s economic policies were invalidated.
“Initially, they condemned our economic approach. Yet, after two years, the results speak for themselves. Now, they resort to subtle calls for unrest,” he remarked.
He emphasized that hunger has been a persistent challenge in Nigeria, regardless of which administration was in power.
“The narrative that Nigerians are newly suffering from hunger is misleading. Hunger was prevalent in 1960, 1980, 1990, and even in 1999. The song ‘Nigeria Jaga Jaga’ emerged during 1999 to 2003-was that just a vague expression?”
Bwala insisted that hardship has been a constant in Nigeria’s history and urged that the Tinubu government be evaluated based on measurable progress rather than repetitive complaints.
“There has never been a time without challenges for Nigerians. The proper way to assess us is not through the recurring claim that people are hungry, but by examining the concrete policies we are implementing and their outcomes.”
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