CISLAC Critiques Tinubu on Nigeria's Rising Living Costs

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has criticized the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, for the escalating cost of living in Nigeria. In response to Tinubu's Independence Day address, where he acknowledged the hardships faced by households and prioritized reducing living costs, CISLAC emphasized that mere recognition of the issue is insufficient.

The organization, through its Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, stated that addressing the cost-of-living crisis requires confronting deeper governance failures, including corruption and waste. CISLAC described corruption as a "hidden tax" on Nigerians, affecting public contracts and services.

They argued that the government's economic reforms must be designed to protect vulnerable citizens from economic shocks, as families struggle with rising costs for essential services. CISLAC called for a commitment to reducing waste and improving public resource management to alleviate the financial burden on households.