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Seeing this tweet made me refer to an old article of mine which I would like to share.
HOW TO HAVE OR WIN AN ARGUMENT
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Gbamsolutely. God bless you
I wonder which manifesto you read because even the newly elected Students’ Union executives at UI probably presented a better manifesto. But let’s get into your claims.
First, please spare us this talk about Oyo being aligned with the centre. Oyo was aligned with the centre during Ajimobi’s administration, and what he was able to achieve is child’s play compared to what Seyi Makinde has accomplished. We have seen what alignment can do, and we are not going back to it.
Secondly, your plans about promoting commercial highway corridors and connecting farms to markets? Seyi Makinde has already been doing these. So, what exactly are you bringing to the table that is new?
On healthcare, there is already free healthcare for pregnant women and the elderly. So, what exactly is the new proposition?
On education, you want to reduce the pupil-to-classroom ratio in primary schools. That, by implication, requires building more classrooms. It was Seyi Makinde and APM that built 56 schools in his first tenure alone. I have more confidence in a government with a track record than one selling promises.
Prompt payment of salaries and pensions on the 25th, alongside a 13th-month salary? APM is already delivering that. Are we supposed to applaud you for promising what is already being done?
You also promise to strengthen security through drones and CCTV surveillance. Yet, these were the same people who came here crying when Seyi Makinde procured a surveillance aircraft, calling it a waste of public funds. Apparently, security investment becomes a waste of money when it is not your candidate making the investment. God sees all.
I actually appreciate that beyond your English salad of praises, you inadvertently highlighted the fundamental weakness of the manifesto. That, perhaps, is the most honest part of your entire write-up. Thank you for that.
Ultimately, we, the voters of Oyo State, will not be swayed by a colourful manifesto or beautifully packaged promises. We know what we have experienced, we know what is being delivered, and we know who we want.
Our choice is Seyi Makinde-endorsed Bimbo Adekanbi.
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
I wonder which manifesto you read because even the newly elected Students’ Union executives at UI probably presented a better manifesto. But let’s get into your claims.
First, please spare us this talk about Oyo being aligned with the centre. Oyo was aligned with the centre during Ajimobi’s administration, and what he was able to achieve is child’s play compared to what Seyi Makinde has accomplished. We have seen what alignment can do, and we are not going back to it.
Secondly, your plans about promoting commercial highway corridors and connecting farms to markets? Seyi Makinde has already been doing these. So, what exactly are you bringing to the table that is new?
On healthcare, there is already free healthcare for pregnant women and the elderly. So, what exactly is the new proposition?
On education, you want to reduce the pupil-to-classroom ratio in primary schools. That, by implication, requires building more classrooms. It was Seyi Makinde and APM that built 56 schools in his first tenure alone. I have more confidence in a government with a track record than one selling promises.
Prompt payment of salaries and pensions on the 25th, alongside a 13th-month salary? APM is already delivering that. Are we supposed to applaud you for promising what is already being done?
You also promise to strengthen security through drones and CCTV surveillance. Yet, these were the same people who came here crying when Seyi Makinde procured a surveillance aircraft, calling it a waste of public funds. Apparently, security investment becomes a waste of money when it is not your candidate making the investment. God sees all.
I actually appreciate that beyond your English salad of praises, you inadvertently highlighted the fundamental weakness of the manifesto. That, perhaps, is the most honest part of your entire write-up. Thank you for that.
Ultimately, we, the voters of Oyo State, will not be swayed by a colourful manifesto or beautifully packaged promises. We know what we have experienced, we know what is being delivered, and we know who we want.
Our choice is Seyi Makinde-endorsed Bimbo Adekanbi.
Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli’s Oyo AHEAD manifesto was unveiled 3rd November 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo state and is anchored on a seven-pillar development plan.
What do I like about the manifesto ?.
I appreciate that the manifesto graphic and lay out. I like that the problems for each sector/segment was stated and solutions were proffered. I also like the links to current federal government policies making a strong case for why the voters need Oyo state aligned with the center.
On Autonomy for Local Governments: He talks about Direct monthly funding to all 33 councils, publishing allocations, revitalizing secretariats and improving local revenue systems. Any candidate that talks about true federalism earns my admiration at the very least.
On Infrastructure: He talks about completing abandoned roads. Roads, Transportation and Mobility - commercial highway corridors, rural farm-to-market connector roads, and rail transit integration. He talks about establishing state electricity market/regulator and power for industrial/farm corridors, restoring piped water to 100 communities, rural electrification projects, improving drainage/waste management.
On Healthcare: He talks about increasing General hospitals in the remaining six LGAs, employing more doctors/health workers, free care/insurance for infants, pregnant women and people 70years. Raise health-insurance enrolment (targets 500,000 in two years), mobile clinics, PHC upgrades. PPP diagnostic and emergency medical response centres strategically placed across all three Senatorial Districts
On Education and Human Capital: He talks about cutting primary class sizes toward 30 pupils, recruit teachers, skills centres/apprenticeship focus, reduce out-of-school children ( about 674,000 in South-West, one of the highest in the region), he also emphasized on vocational skills which I believe is very important. He talks about transforming schools into hubs of STEM, digital literacy, and vocational innovation
On the Economy, Investment & Jobs : He talks about a ₦10 billion Oyo Youth Fund (public recipient list), industrial parks, revive Oluyole Free Trade Zone, SME guarantee fund/single-digit loans for traders, digital hubs in five zones, prompt salaries/pensions (on the 25th) and 13th month. He talks about a Scholar2Job initiative where graduates are placed in jobs with employers.
On Agriculture and Export / Solid Minerals: He plans to revive 9 farm settlements, insure 10,000 farmers, establish Oyo Export Council/produce board, higher budget share for agriculture, irrigation/processing. End rain-fed farming dependence with modern irrigation schemes, dam rehabilitation, and equipment rental pools, Strategic storage facilities, grain silos, and cold chains to stabilize food prices and guarantee state food security.
On Security:He talks about strengthening Amotekun/community policing with technology (drones/CCTV), safer farm/highway corridors, Rapid response security infrastructure, inter-agency coordination, and modern communication networks for security outfits. Community-based early warning networks engaging traditional rulers, market leaders, and youth vigilantes.
Finally he talks about data-driven governance.
What I don’t like about the manifesto ?
First off, why do we need to wait for full details of the manifesto at a later date after the official release of an official manifesto. That doesn’t show the seriousness of the team. These are the kind of things you see in Nigeria politics and you just shake your head.
There is no talk about quick wins for low hanging fruits. I had expected that he itemize some policies to be achieved in his first 100 days or bills sent to the house of assembly. I felt he missed an opportunity to show he will be ready on day one.
It's actually a 4/10 for me. It's mere rethorics and plagiarism.
Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli’s Oyo AHEAD manifesto was unveiled 3rd November 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo state and is anchored on a seven-pillar development plan.
What do I like about the manifesto ?.
I appreciate that the manifesto graphic and lay out. I like that the problems for each sector/segment was stated and solutions were proffered. I also like the links to current federal government policies making a strong case for why the voters need Oyo state aligned with the center.
On Autonomy for Local Governments: He talks about Direct monthly funding to all 33 councils, publishing allocations, revitalizing secretariats and improving local revenue systems. Any candidate that talks about true federalism earns my admiration at the very least.
On Infrastructure: He talks about completing abandoned roads. Roads, Transportation and Mobility - commercial highway corridors, rural farm-to-market connector roads, and rail transit integration. He talks about establishing state electricity market/regulator and power for industrial/farm corridors, restoring piped water to 100 communities, rural electrification projects, improving drainage/waste management.
On Healthcare: He talks about increasing General hospitals in the remaining six LGAs, employing more doctors/health workers, free care/insurance for infants, pregnant women and people 70years. Raise health-insurance enrolment (targets 500,000 in two years), mobile clinics, PHC upgrades. PPP diagnostic and emergency medical response centres strategically placed across all three Senatorial Districts
On Education and Human Capital: He talks about cutting primary class sizes toward 30 pupils, recruit teachers, skills centres/apprenticeship focus, reduce out-of-school children ( about 674,000 in South-West, one of the highest in the region), he also emphasized on vocational skills which I believe is very important. He talks about transforming schools into hubs of STEM, digital literacy, and vocational innovation
On the Economy, Investment & Jobs : He talks about a ₦10 billion Oyo Youth Fund (public recipient list), industrial parks, revive Oluyole Free Trade Zone, SME guarantee fund/single-digit loans for traders, digital hubs in five zones, prompt salaries/pensions (on the 25th) and 13th month. He talks about a Scholar2Job initiative where graduates are placed in jobs with employers.
On Agriculture and Export / Solid Minerals: He plans to revive 9 farm settlements, insure 10,000 farmers, establish Oyo Export Council/produce board, higher budget share for agriculture, irrigation/processing. End rain-fed farming dependence with modern irrigation schemes, dam rehabilitation, and equipment rental pools, Strategic storage facilities, grain silos, and cold chains to stabilize food prices and guarantee state food security.
On Security:He talks about strengthening Amotekun/community policing with technology (drones/CCTV), safer farm/highway corridors, Rapid response security infrastructure, inter-agency coordination, and modern communication networks for security outfits. Community-based early warning networks engaging traditional rulers, market leaders, and youth vigilantes.
Finally he talks about data-driven governance.
What I don’t like about the manifesto ?
First off, why do we need to wait for full details of the manifesto at a later date after the official release of an official manifesto. That doesn’t show the seriousness of the team. These are the kind of things you see in Nigeria politics and you just shake your head.
There is no talk about quick wins for low hanging fruits. I had expected that he itemize some policies to be achieved in his first 100 days or bills sent to the house of assembly. I felt he missed an opportunity to show he will be ready on day one.
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli’s Oyo AHEAD manifesto was unveiled 3rd November 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo state and is anchored on a seven-pillar development plan.
What do I like about the manifesto ?.
I appreciate that the manifesto graphic and lay out. I like that the problems for each sector/segment was stated and solutions were proffered. I also like the links to current federal government policies making a strong case for why the voters need Oyo state aligned with the center.
On Autonomy for Local Governments: He talks about Direct monthly funding to all 33 councils, publishing allocations, revitalizing secretariats and improving local revenue systems. Any candidate that talks about true federalism earns my admiration at the very least.
On Infrastructure: He talks about completing abandoned roads. Roads, Transportation and Mobility - commercial highway corridors, rural farm-to-market connector roads, and rail transit integration. He talks about establishing state electricity market/regulator and power for industrial/farm corridors, restoring piped water to 100 communities, rural electrification projects, improving drainage/waste management.
On Healthcare: He talks about increasing General hospitals in the remaining six LGAs, employing more doctors/health workers, free care/insurance for infants, pregnant women and people 70years. Raise health-insurance enrolment (targets 500,000 in two years), mobile clinics, PHC upgrades. PPP diagnostic and emergency medical response centres strategically placed across all three Senatorial Districts
On Education and Human Capital: He talks about cutting primary class sizes toward 30 pupils, recruit teachers, skills centres/apprenticeship focus, reduce out-of-school children ( about 674,000 in South-West, one of the highest in the region), he also emphasized on vocational skills which I believe is very important. He talks about transforming schools into hubs of STEM, digital literacy, and vocational innovation
On the Economy, Investment & Jobs : He talks about a ₦10 billion Oyo Youth Fund (public recipient list), industrial parks, revive Oluyole Free Trade Zone, SME guarantee fund/single-digit loans for traders, digital hubs in five zones, prompt salaries/pensions (on the 25th) and 13th month. He talks about a Scholar2Job initiative where graduates are placed in jobs with employers.
On Agriculture and Export / Solid Minerals: He plans to revive 9 farm settlements, insure 10,000 farmers, establish Oyo Export Council/produce board, higher budget share for agriculture, irrigation/processing. End rain-fed farming dependence with modern irrigation schemes, dam rehabilitation, and equipment rental pools, Strategic storage facilities, grain silos, and cold chains to stabilize food prices and guarantee state food security.
On Security:He talks about strengthening Amotekun/community policing with technology (drones/CCTV), safer farm/highway corridors, Rapid response security infrastructure, inter-agency coordination, and modern communication networks for security outfits. Community-based early warning networks engaging traditional rulers, market leaders, and youth vigilantes.
Finally he talks about data-driven governance.
What I don’t like about the manifesto ?
First off, why do we need to wait for full details of the manifesto at a later date after the official release of an official manifesto. That doesn’t show the seriousness of the team. These are the kind of things you see in Nigeria politics and you just shake your head.
There is no talk about quick wins for low hanging fruits. I had expected that he itemize some policies to be achieved in his first 100 days or bills sent to the house of assembly. I felt he missed an opportunity to show he will be ready on day one.
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
I also believe the fiscal segment of the manifesto is inadequate. Beyond increasing IGR to 150 billion, it provide nothing about a well articulated fiscal direction. No word on efficient tax administration and management, No word on improving the ease of doing business in the state. No word on land reform and administration which is a great opportunity to improve IGR.
How does he plan to attract capital ( local or foreign ) to the state ?. How does he plan to continue or improve in the urbanization drive of the current government ?. What are his plans for Oyo state assets and how does he intend to make them revenue generating assets via value addition?.
What is his position on Oyo sovereign wealth fund ?. How does he intend to bring equity financing into Oyo state?
The fiscal segment was a huge missed opportunity.
Lastly, The manifesto is weak at addressing mechanisms of accountability and public scrutiny. The manifesto sparingly talks about quarterly report cards and publishing contracts details with no institutional safeguards. The manifesto has no place for civil society review or residents participation in the process of governance. Public scrutiny mechanism should not be an optional feature for a manifesto of this scale. It is the practical means by which voters can turn campaign targets into measurable obligations.
Conclusively, the manifesto correctly identifies several persistent constraints facing Oyo State. However, a manifesto that promises to transform a state while leaving the measurement of that transformation almost entirely in the hands of the same people who would be judged, is not a contract with the public. It is a superficial invitation to trust. In Oyo’s political history, such invitations have rarely been enough.
The manifesto is a hard 6.5/10
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
The transmission is clear.
In Nigeria, a significant part of government borrowing goes towards recurrent expenditure, including salaries, pensions and other obligations. In other words, the government is increasingly borrowing to sustain existing consumption rather than expand the productive capacity of the economy.
There is nothing inherently wrong with borrowing to meet recurrent obligations in exceptional circumstances. The problem is when it becomes a persistent financing model.
The economic transmission is that Government borrows, pays salaries and meets other recurrent obligations. The recipients of these funds spend a significant portion on food, transportation, housing, education and other goods and services. This increases purchasing power and aggregate demand.
But what happens when the productive base of the economy does not expand at the same pace?
One leg has moved, but the other has not. You have more money chasing relatively the same quantity of goods and services. Something has to give. The result is inflationary pressure.
And when you have inflation, there are two important channels through which it affects the exchange rate.
First, when domestic prices rise faster than those of trading partners, locally produced goods become relatively more expensive. Imported alternatives become more attractive, increasing demand for foreign currency. If foreign exchange supply does not keep pace, the naira comes under pressure.
Second, inflation erodes the purchasing power of the local currency. People naturally have an incentive to preserve their wealth in currencies with more stable purchasing power. This encourages a shift towards foreign currencies, creating further pressure on the exchange rate.
Currency depreciation then feeds back into inflation through higher import costs, particularly for businesses that depend on imported raw materials, machinery and intermediate inputs.
This creates a difficult macroeconomic environment.
To manage the situation, the Central Bank has to use monetary policy to contain demand, anchor inflation expectations and restore confidence in the local currency, and this effectively means higher interest rates.
But there is another problem with this borrowing model.
The government accumulates debt without necessarily creating the productive assets or expanding the revenue base required to service that debt in the future. It also competes with the private sector for available domestic savings, potentially crowding out private investment and making credit more expensive.
Of course, public-sector salaries are not inherently unproductive. Teachers, doctors, engineers and other public servants provide services that contribute to economic output. The question is whether the overall expenditure is sustainable and whether it translates into meaningful economic and social outcomes.
The deeper issue is the composition of government expenditure.
We need government borrowing and expenditure to expand productive capacity, improve infrastructure, reduce the cost of doing business and crowd in private investment. That is not what we have been doing in the past 20 years.
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
Dear Senator Sarafa Alli,
This open letter is born out of one fear: what if your emergence as the next Governor of Oyo State is actually the will of God? What if, despite everything, that is what God has destined for Oyo State? That is why I am writing this.
My name is Abubakr Subomi Kolawole. I am one of those who do not believe in your capacity to govern Oyo State. I have my reservations about you, and I have never hidden them. However, beyond my personal reservations, I genuinely want the best for Oyo State. But sometimes, the will of God can be funny. When it happens, there is little we human beings can do. We will simply open our mouths and shout.
The reason for this open letter is your seven-point manifesto, which you released yesterday. Quite frankly, it is underwhelming. It lacks creativity, seriousness, depth and a proper understanding of the expectations of the good people of Oyo State. I expected something much better from someone seeking to govern a state like Oyo.
It is a pity that the people around you have failed to help you do better. Sometimes, I wonder if you have a team of professionals who understand policy, governance and public administration, or whether your entire political structure is populated by party loyalists whose only concern is politics. Governance is not the same as party politics. Winning an election is one thing; knowing what to do with power is another.
And this is also a leadership failure on your part. You cannot continue to blame the people around you when you are the one responsible for identifying capable hands and bringing them on board. You need people who can challenge your ideas, interrogate your policies and tell you when something is not good enough. You need people who understand the business of governance, not just the business of winning elections.
Look at President Bola Tinubu. Whether you agree with his politics or not, one thing you cannot take away from him is his ability to assemble people with experience and capacity around him. That is something you should learn from. Leadership is not about surrounding yourself with people who will always agree with you. It is about having people who can make your ideas better.
I have noticed this lack of depth in your political engagements for some time now, particularly after watching one of your recorded interviews a few months ago. Unfortunately, this manifesto has done little to change that impression. There is hardly any difference in the quality of ideas being presented here and what we have seen from Oriyomi Hamzat of the Accord Party. And that is a very poor standard for anyone aspiring to lead Oyo State.
My advice is simple: open your eyes and review the people around you. Bring competent people on board. Get professionals who understand the different sectors of the state. Forget blind party loyalty if you genuinely mean well for Oyo State. Though, to be honest, I still have my doubts.
Oyo State deserves better. We cannot afford to gamble with the future of this state. Your seven-point agenda, as presented, gives very little reason to be excited. At a time when Oyo State has made some progress under Governor Seyi Makinde, we should be discussing how to consolidate, improve and move forward, not presenting ideas that make us look as though we are preparing to start all over again.
If Oyo State is currently in SS3 under Seyi Makinde, your manifesto gives the impression that you want to take us back to JSS2. That is how disappointing it is.
Even the political ideas and governance philosophy associated with the late Chief Bola Ige sound more compelling than what you have presented.
Senator Sarafa Alli, Oyo State is bigger than your political ambition. It is bigger than the APC, and it is bigger than any individual seeking to occupy the Agodi Government House.
Please, do better. The people of Oyo State deserve a serious conversation about their future, and this manifesto is certainly not it.
Yours sincerely,
©️ASK
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
Our manifesto, the Reset Agenda is available for downloads here seyimakinde.com/wp-content/u…
#ResetAgenda #ResetNigeria #MakindeDaura2027
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
This government doesn't express itself properly. It sees every suggestion and contribution it does not like as an attack, and it doesn't have good spokespersons.
Let's look at the good side of the reforms. GDP in Q2 2026 was at 4.48%. It's not as high as it was under the Yar'Adua/Jonathan government, but during the Buhari years, the economy grew by 0.9%. Today it's at 4.5%. That's progress. Inflation is down from 30% to 14.6% and is projected to be 12.5% by the end of the year. That is progress.
GDP per capita in dollar terms has gone up since 2023 by 47%. If we continue at this rate, by the end of next year, GDP per capita will be back to where it was in 2005. Our reserves are at $55 billion, and yes, a lot of it is driven by portfolio flows, which are volatile, but we are lucky that there is a war in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices are high. Investors would like to stay in Nigeria because of that and the high returns, and therefore we get the portfolio flows.
We are also making progress in terms of diversification. 20% of our exports are coming from the Dangote Refinery. There are clearly foundations being laid for stability. It's not the end, but the first step towards stability.
I'm not a fan of politicians, but we need to give credit to President Tinubu's administration for bringing us back from the brink.
— Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, speaking today at the Oxford Global Think Tank conference convened by Arunma Oteh.
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
Two interesting things I discovered this week are:
1. That you can get genuine court affidavits online from the Nigerian Federal High Court. A genuine one, not the ones those roadside people give you.
The website has all sorts of affidavits, even ones I didn't know existed.
2. The National Population Commission has a working portal. You can register your newborn online and get a certified birth certificate that is accepted worldwide.
You can do all these things without any bureaucracy.
For 1, visit: portal.fhc.gov.ng/
For 2, visit: vitalreg-selfservice.nationa…
Joseph Adedeji
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
West African steel: China’s RSIN now moving into iron ore for Nigerian domestic steel production. RSIN is buying out the stalled Australian Agbaja iron ore project, likely to feed…
Engagé dans une aciérie au Nigeria, RSIN signe le rachat du projet de fer Agbaja agenceecofin.com/actualites-…
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
Kolawole Olawuyi spent 15 years exposing ritualists and fraudulent prophets on ‘Nkan Nbe’.
But why did so many Nigerians refuse to accept how he died?
How ‘Nkan Nbe’ became Nigeria’s most feared show, and what it reveals about belief and scepticism.
Read in The Republic:
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
VIDEO NEWS: "You cannot tell me the government is flawed and the citizens are saints. It's not possible. Every single decision that the President made needed to be done, because if we had continued on the trajectory that we were on before, there would be no Nigeria."
— Ivie Omorogie, Lawyer & Public Affairs Analyst
With you flawed logic, what is @officialABAT using and other public office holders?
Lie say yous no collect gig
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
📊 TOP 12 STATES BY REVENUE PERFORMANCE — H1 2026
State — Actual Revenue (% of Budgeted Revenue)
1 🟣 Oyo — N564.06bn (66.4%)
2 🟣 Ondo — N215.61bn (59.0%)
3 🟤 Bayelsa — N409.26bn (40.8%)
4 ⚫ Bauchi — N340.78bn (39.4%)
5 🟣 Lagos — N1.684tn (38.0%)
6 🟣 Ekiti — N141.89bn (37.1%)
7 ⚫ Taraba — N217.22bn (33.3%)
8 🟤 Delta — N555.87bn (32.7%)
9 🟠 Kogi — N258.94bn (31.6%)
10 ⚫ Yobe — N155.36bn (30.7%)
11 🟠 Kwara — N175.02bn (30.0%)
12 🟠 Nasarawa — N140.44bn (29.2%)
🟠 NC ⚫ NE 🟤 SS 🟣 SW
Oyo recorded 66.4% of its N849.78bn budgeted revenue in H1 2026, compared with 12.9% in Cross River.
NB: Rivers and Osun were excluded because their Q2 reports were unavailable.
#StatiSense
(BudgIT)
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
Here’s a consultation paper on Nigeria’s Economic Framework shared by the Minster of Finance, @taiwoyedele.
The Nigerian govt seeks your input before November 27, 2026. Kindly add your ideas.
finance.gov.ng/resource-nige…
Nonconformist Emrex retweeted
𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊
Today at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (#NES32), the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, presented the proposed Nigeria Economic Policy Framework for public consultation.
Policy uncertainty is an invisible tax on enterprise. Unlike most taxes, it raises no revenue. It only destroys value and discourages investment.
The Framework is not a development plan, a list of projects or the manifesto of any administration. It is a national economic doctrine that sets out:
• how Nigeria makes economic decisions;
• the principles that guide them; and
• how we measure real progress.
Two proposals stand out:
• A Policy Impact Statement for every major economic intervention: what problem it solves, the evidence behind it, who benefits, who bears the cost, and when it will end.
• An annual National Economic Scorecard, published on or before Independence Day, showing whether real wages are rising, productive jobs are growing and poverty is falling.
This is a consultation draft, not approved government policy, and it must be shaped by national consensus. The consultation is open until 27 November 2026, at finance.gov.ng/resource-nige…
We invite businesses, professionals, academics, civil society and every Nigerian to contribute, critique it rigorously and help turn it into an enduring national accord.
#NES32 #NigeriaEconomicPolicyFramework
