Economists Support IMF's Warning on Sustaining Nigeria's Economic Reforms

Economists, including Dr. Christian Ebek, endorse the IMF's caution on Nigeria's need to sustain ongoing economic reforms to prevent policy reversals and maintain investor confidence, especially during election cycles. The warning highlights the risk of compromising recent gains, such as inflation moderation and weakened investor confidence.

The emphasis is on avoiding pro-cyclical spending at the subnational level, which could undermine macroeconomic stability. Dr. Ebek also warns against potential fiscal and monetary policy complacency, urging the government to maintain a prudent economic course to avoid setbacks.