Why FGN Is Spending, Not Saving – Umahi
Why FG Is Spending, Not Saving — Umahi The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, asserting that strategic infrastructure investment rather than fiscal saving is the key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential. Addressing journalists during an inspection of the Calabar–Abuja Super Highway at the Ebonyi–Benue boundary, Umahi argued that no responsible government or economist would prioritise saving money while critical infrastructure remains undeveloped and citizens face economic hardship. He maintained that the administration is actively repositioning the nation’s economy by prioritising long-term development over short-term reserves. According to the Minister, the Tinubu…
