Governor Caleb Mutfwang has expressed concern over the economic challenges faced by Nigerians and attributed them to the previous administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 22 Special Advisers and heads of various government agencies in Jos, Plateau State, the governor emphasized the need to focus on governance rather than politics in addressing the nation’s pressing issues.
Governor Mutfwang highlighted that the present administration led by President Bola Tinubu inherited what he described as the worst-performing economy in Nigeria since the inception of the country’s democratic experiment in 1999.
He pointed out that the economic situation was exacerbated by factors such as excessive printing of money and selling crude oil in advance, contributing to the devaluation of the naira and widespread economic hardship.
During his address, the governor acknowledged the difficulties faced by Nigerians, including incidents of food interception on highways, which he attributed to the dire economic conditions.
He stressed the importance of addressing food security issues and announced plans to establish a special agro-processing zone in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in collaboration with the African Development Bank, with an investment of $300 million.
Governor Mutfwang called on the newly appointed advisers to proactively seek solutions to the economic challenges, emphasizing the importance of sourcing funds for development projects.
He urged them to collaborate in ensuring that government initiatives reach the grassroots, particularly in constituencies, and called for unity to overcome past distractions and move the state forward.
His words: “We sold our future under the last administration. No wonder you’re hearing of riots today, people intercepting food on the way.”