Presidency disputes AfDB President Adesina’s claim that Nigerians are worse off now than in 1960 (Nairametrics)

5 May 2025 07:48 am
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The Nigerian Presidency has disputed the claim made by the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina that Nigerians are worse off now than they were in 1960. In a statement released by the Presidency they stated that Adesinas claim is not supported by any data and is a misrepresentation of the current situation in Nigeria. They also highlighted the various improvements and developments that have taken place in the country since 1960. This dispute comes amidst ongoing debates about the state of the Nigerian economy and the impact of government policies on the lives of its citizens.

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  • 1) AfDB President Adesina says Nigerians are worse off than in 1960, why is the government more focused on denying it instead of addressing the hardship?
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  • 2) With inflation, joblessness, and insecurity worsening, how can the government claim things are better than in 1960?
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  • 3) The government says Nigeria is doing better, but many Nigerians says otherwise, so who’s telling the real story of today’s Nigeria?
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