The Nigerian government has assured citizens that their economic suffering will soon come to an end, despite ongoing concerns about hunger and hardship across the country.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave this assurance during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, emphasizing that the administration is aware of citizens' struggles.
"The pain will end soon. Already, it's beginning to subside a bit," Idris stated. "If you compare food prices now to where they were a year ago... we are not saying that we are there yet, but we are saying there is a steady progression towards the prosperity that Mr. President has promised Nigerians."
Government Touts Achievements Amid Economic Challenges
During the interview, the Minister highlighted several achievements of the Tinubu administration, including over 900,000 beneficiaries of the presidential loan and grant scheme, 300,000 beneficiaries of the student loan scheme, and the clearing of over 10 billion in foreign exchange debt.
However, these claims come against a backdrop of reports indicating that Nigeria has taken on additional debt under the current administration, while concerns about hunger and economic hardship continue to grow daily.
When pressed about when government policies would begin to positively impact ordinary Nigerians, Idris acknowledged that economic recovery would not happen overnight.
"It's not something that will happen overnight. But even the rating agencies are saying the indices are looking good for Nigeria. Everyone is seeing that," he explained.
Gradual Path to Prosperity
The Minister was careful not to overpromise, stating: "I'm not going to sit here to say that our problems are over, but what I can say is that there is a gradual journey towards the prosperity that Mr. President has promised."
This statement comes as many Nigerians continue to grapple with rising costs of living, food inflation, and economic uncertainty following policy reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration, including the removal of fuel subsidies and floating of the naira.
Economic experts have noted that while some of these reforms may yield long-term benefits, the immediate impact has been increased hardship for many citizens, particularly those in lower income brackets.
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