Atiku Abubakar outlined reforms he would implement as Nigerian President, emphasizing strategic planning, transparency, and stakeholder consultation. He proposed economic stimulus initiatives, gradual subsidy removal, and improved public sector efficiency to alleviate citizens' hardships under current economic policies.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently addressed what he would have done differently if he were the Nigerian President. While emphasizing that the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu should take precedence, Atiku highlighted the necessity for critical reforms to alleviate the suffering of citizens due to ineffective economic policies.
Atiku expressed a need for better planning and preparation in governance, arguing that his administration would focus on strategic reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and enhancing fiscal management. He underscored the importance of consulting with stakeholders and ensuring that policies are transparent and empathetic towards citizens.
He outlined specific measures that he would prioritize, including a significant reform of public sector institutions and a robust social protection program to assist vulnerable populations. Atiku also discussed the need for improved security measures, highlighting the importance of welfare for security personnel and alternative conflict resolution methods.
On economic reform, he proposed the establishment of an Economic Stimulus Fund to support small and medium enterprises and the privatization of state-owned refineries to improve the country’s refining capacity. Furthermore, Atiku advocated for a gradual approach to subsidy removal, emphasizing that the transition should consider the economic realities facing Nigerians. He concluded by calling for a reevaluation of foreign exchange market operations to eliminate multiple exchange rate windows, ultimately aiming for a more stable and equitable economic environment.
