Delta Governor critiques Tinubu’s economic policies

The governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s economic policies, saying they have caused Nigeria to become the world’s poverty capital and have left Nigerians facing unprecedented levels of hunger, poverty, and mass unemployment.

This was disclosed in a statement released on Monday by Mr. Felix Ofou, Executive Assistant on New Media.

According to source, Oborevwori especially contended that naira devaluation and galloping inflation had sucked up the likely benefits of Tinubu’s plans on the abolition of petroleum subsidies and the floating of the naira.

The Delta Governor said it was time for the Tinubu administration to adopt policies that would end poverty and suffering.

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate, claimed that the President’s economic policies were the reason behind Oborevwori’s remarks.

Oborevwori especially contended that naira devaluation and galloping inflation had sucked up the likely benefits of Tinubu’s plans on the abolition of petroleum subsidies and the floating of the naira.

The Delta governor said it was time for the Tinubu administration to adopt policies that would end poverty and suffering in a statement released Monday by Mr. Felix Ofou, Executive Assistant on New Media.

Oborevwori’s remarks were reportedly made in the context of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy President of the Senate.

Senator Omo-Agege had claimed that the President’s economic policies had raised federal funding for state and local governments, accelerated economic growth, decreased imports, increased exports, and raised farmer incomes, according to reports.

However, Governor Oborevwori disputed the claim by Omo-Agege, questioning “the value of the increased funds amidst galloping inflation, naira devaluation, and widespread poverty.”

The governor warned against adopting measures that make poverty and suffering worse.

Oborevwori asked: “Can we talk of increased money in any state in Nigeria?

“What is the worth of such money in the face of galloping inflation, gross devaluation of the naira, unparalleled hunger, mass poverty, mass unemployment, and daily closure of major factories and multinationals in the country?

“Both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have rightly stated that Tinubu’s economic policies are not working, that the policies have transformed Nigeria into the poverty capital of the world, with over 130 million of the population living below the poverty mark.

“Tinubu’s economic policies have unleashed economic hardship on Nigerians and are not a desirable model for Delta State.

“Is this the model that Omo-Agege is recommending for Delta to copy?

“A model that has unleashed economic hardship on the people?

“Why would anyone recommend APC’s T-pain as a remedy to our woes?

“This is not a path desirable for Deltans and one they would want to embrace at this time,” he said.

About Sheriff Oborevwori

Sheriff Oborevwori is the current Governor of Delta State, Nigeria.

According to source, he was born on June 19, 1963, in Osubi, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.

He comes from a reputable family, as reported.

Before becoming governor, Oborevwori had a distinguished career in politics, serving as the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, representing the Okpe Constituency.

He was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Oborevwori’s educational background includes a degree in Political Science from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and a Master’s degree from Delta State University, Abraka.

He has also acquired strategic certificates in leadership development, budget management, and legislative competence from renowned institutions like Manchester Business School and the London School of Economics and Political Science.

As governor, Oborevwori has outlined his vision for Delta State, which includes promoting socio-economic development, improving healthcare delivery, and empowering youth and women.

His administration aims to build on the successes of the past while introducing innovative programs and policies to drive progress in the state.

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