Mrs. Iyabo Awokoya, a development analyst based in the United Kingdom, has called on President Bola Tinubu to maintain the economic policy agenda initiated by his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. She emphasized the importance of sustaining the positive impacts of diversification and infrastructural programs that were already implemented.
In a statement shared on Twitter, Awokoya stressed the significance of accountability as custodians of the nation’s resources. She praised Buhari for embracing the principle of sustainability, which allowed him to build on existing infrastructural plans inherited from the previous administration and complete them, in addition to introducing new initiatives.
Awokoya advised Tinubu to evaluate critically what has been accomplished in various sectors, such as health, aviation, agriculture, communications, education, science, and technology. She encouraged the incoming president to establish baselines, analyze outcomes, and replicate successful practices while improving or changing unsuccessful projects.
The development analyst highlighted the success of the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) and its impact on agriculture in Nigeria. She emphasized the importance of sustainability, suggesting that changes to the program’s name could hinder data analysis and evaluation over time.
Regarding the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), Awokoya acknowledged the existence of a Social Register of the poor and an Act of the National Assembly supporting the initiative. She advised Tinubu to assess the dynamic nature of the register and its effectiveness in targeting the vulnerable and poorest of the poor. Additionally, she questioned the practicality of adding an extra N3k to the N5k monthly support already provided to the beneficiaries and proposed long-term planning for the program.
In conclusion, Awokoya urged Tinubu to prioritize sustainability and responsible evaluation when shaping his economic agenda, ensuring the continuity of positive developments in Nigeria’s key sectors.
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