Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on the federal government to rethink its current monetary and fiscal policies, saying they are failing to address the country’s economic challenges.
Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update in Abuja, Governor Mohammed stressed the urgency of reform, warning that the rising hardship in the country has created a volatile situation. He said even government officials are feeling the pressure, with public frustration reaching dangerous levels.
“When the reforms started, we backed the President,” Mohammed said, “but now, the macroeconomic policies driving inflation must be reconsidered. There is hunger, people are suffering, and Nigerians are not seeing the benefits of these changes.”
The governor also criticised high electricity tariffs, saying they are unaffordable for most Nigerians. “We are on the verge of being lynched. These policies are not working, and they must be reviewed,” he added.
Governor Mohammed urged the federal government to adopt more effective economic strategies to reduce hunger and ease the suffering of ordinary citizens, noting that current funds are insufficient to meet the country’s growing needs.
