The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the APC-led authorities as “incompetent and corrupt,” accusing it of failing to study from nations which have made progress in lowering poverty.
In a put up on X marking World Statistics Day, the presidential candidate argued that Nigeria ought to use information to measure authorities efficiency and study from nations which have recorded progress in growth.
“The problem with our incompetent and corrupt APC-led government is the confusion of hubris with leadership,” Obi wrote.
He cited Bangladesh, saying the nation lifted about 34 million folks out of poverty between 2010 and 2022, whereas its excessive poverty charge fell from 12.2 per cent to 5.6 per cent.
Obi attributed the progress to insurance policies targeted on agriculture, export-oriented manufacturing, microfinance, social security nets, human capital growth and infrastructure.
He additionally listed Vietnam, Rwanda, Morocco and India as nations Nigeria might examine for classes in growth.
Obi mentioned Nigeria’s sources ought to translate into higher dwelling situations, arguing that dependable statistics ought to information insurance policies and assist measure their impression.
