Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Tinubu's tough economic decisions, stating they were necessary to address the challenges inherited from the previous administration.
Speaking at the Second Chronicle Roundtable in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that the decisions, including actions on petrol subsidy and the foreign exchange market, were aimed at putting the economy on a stronger footing.
Shettima described the economy when Tinubu assumed office as gloomy but expressed confidence that the government's actions would yield positive results soon, benefiting various economic indicators and improving the lives of Nigerians.
He highlighted the importance of leadership in crisis, commending Tinubu for choosing measures to save the nation from economic collapse. Shettima explained the rationale behind removing the fuel subsidy, citing unsustainable debt levels and the need to prioritize national interests over personal gains.
Shettima also criticized suggestions, like the one from PDP's Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to adopt the "Argentina Model," pointing out the pitfalls of such approaches. He praised the detailed policy framework of Tinubu's administration, describing it as a roadmap for economic recovery.
