Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser on Economic Affairs to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that the living conditions of Nigeria’s poorest citizens are improving daily.
Fasua made this comment during an interview with Channels Television while defending the government’s approach to addressing poverty and the economy.
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He emphasized, “The key to alleviating poverty lies at the local government level, which is why the president has pushed for local government autonomy and strengthened state funding. We’ve moved past the days when civil servants waited months for their salaries. Pensioners are receiving their payments more regularly, which is crucial.
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“Opponents may argue that it’s the government that facilitates financial support to states and local governments, thereby ensuring timely salary payments for the most vulnerable populations. I can confidently state that the situation for very poor individuals in our country is improving, possibly more so than in the past.
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He added; “By directing funds toward local and state governments, we are effectively addressing these issues. However, we cannot directly assist the local populace without a proper system. Drawing from China’s Poverty Eradication Programme, they successfully documented every household.
“To genuinely tackle poverty, it is essential to gather documentation for each household, a task best done by local and state governments. The funding directed to them will significantly influence electoral outcomes. I am confident that Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027.”
