In a New Year Message, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu-led administration to provide a clear direction for its policy projections and to abandon the current approach of navigating in the dark in 2024. Atiku expressed concern over the challenging times faced by many families and businesses, emphasizing that a different path could have been taken if the government had been more strategic in its policy prescriptions.
Atiku acknowledged the trying times faced by families and businesses, lamenting the rising cost of food items, goods, and services, as well as the challenges in the national economy and the deteriorating state of national and community security. He urged the government to squarely face these existential challenges and emphasized the need for a well-thought vision of national planning that prioritizes the common people of Nigeria in development.
Atiku highlighted the closure of businesses in Nigeria and their relocation due to unclear policies and visions, contrasting this with the worsening situation for Nigerians. He called for a strategic vision in National Planning to address the acute hardships faced by the people.
As the year 2024 unfolds, Atiku urged the current government to champion a pathway that addresses the challenges faced by Nigerians. He emphasized the importance of a clear direction in policy projections, urging the government to move away from groping in the dark. In conclusion, Atiku congratulated Nigerians for witnessing the New Year and called on everyone to double their efforts in ensuring the well-being of their families and businesses.
The message from Atiku Abubakar reflects a call for decisive action and strategic planning to navigate the challenges faced by Nigeria, emphasizing the need for clear policy direction for the year ahead.
