Duke Advocates for Strategic Economic Policies in Nigeria

On Monday, Donald Duke, the former governor of Cross River State and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), emphasized the necessity for Nigeria to adopt imaginative and strategically-designed policies aimed at economic growth. He argued that the country should focus on developing its natural assets and harnessing human capital to create employment and improve living standards.

Duke criticized the current administration for its handling of economic issues, particularly the fuel subsidy, and urged Nigerians to demand informed policies that produce tangible improvements in their lives. He proposed a new metric for measuring economic performance, suggesting that government revenue and foreign reserves should not overshadow the actual economic conditions faced by citizens.

Instead, he advocated for using employment indices and income per capita as the primary measures of economic wellbeing. Duke's statements reflect a call for a fundamental shift in Nigeria's economic management to prioritize the livelihoods of its citizens.