The Nigerian Presidency has firmly denied a recent New York Times report that blamed the country’s economic troubles on the current administration’s policies. Published on June 11, the report depicted a grim view of Nigeria’s economy, causing concern among citizens and international observers.
On Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, called the report “misleading, biased, and predetermined.” He accused the foreign media of often portraying African countries negatively, saying the article overlooked the positive strides the government has made to tackle economic challenges.
The New York Times piece, titled “Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation,” suggested the administration’s policies were at fault. However, the Presidency stressed that President Tinubu inherited an already struggling economy and has been working hard to “overturn the economic problems in Nigeria.”
This rebuttal is just the latest in a series of denials by the Nigerian government in response to negative economic reports. The government maintains it is dedicated to solving the economic problems and improving the lives of Nigerians.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
