A critique of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by Northern Elders Forum member Prof Usman Yusuf has brought to light a stark reality. In an interview with Channels Television, Yusuf expressed dismay at what he sees as dashed expectations under the current administration. According to him, rather than instilling hope through tangible improvements, the government has instead plunged Nigerians further into despair over the past year.
Yusuf highlighted the distressing scenes of people lining up for meager palliatives as emblematic of a failed promise of renewal. He lamented the widespread loss of hope among the populace, painting a bleak picture of a year marred by deception and worsening poverty.
Criticizing the economic management team as resembling tax collectors more than proactive economists, Yusuf underscored the need for policies that promote production over mere taxation. He pointed out the adverse impact the government’s actions have had on millions of Nigerians, exacerbating poverty levels and forcing children out of school due to unpaid fees.