The Nigerian government has responded to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors, asserting that they are part of the problem rather than providing constructive solutions.
The government challenged the PDP governors’ comparison of Nigeria’s economic challenges to Venezuela, emphasizing the country’s strong economy and expected 3% GDP growth.
The response criticized the PDP governors for unpaid salaries, pension arrears, and failure to implement the minimum wage in their states.
It urged them to focus on fulfilling their obligations and collaborate on revamping the economy.
Mohammed Idris, minister of information, said in a statement: ”As critical stakeholders and leaders at the sub-national level, the PDP governors certainly have the right to state their position on national concerns as is expected.
”However, as leaders in the country who are members of two important constitutional organs of government – the National Economic Council, which is the highest economic management organ of the country, and the National Council of States, we believe the PDP governors did not conduct themselves in a manner befitting their roles as leaders.
”It is far-fetched when PDP governors, who are supposed to be major players in driving economic growth and prosperity for our citizens in their respective states, mischievously and falsely compare our current economic challenges to Venezuela.
”We want to state categorically that though our country is going through some rough patches, which are being addressed by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our situation is nowhere near what is happening in Venezuela.
”The Nigerian economy is still very strong and is expected to record a 3% GDP growth this year. The economy is meeting financial obligations to lenders at home and abroad.
”The Nigerian government is running effectively, and our government can pay all its bills while maintaining a healthy trade balance with trading partners worldwide.”
