Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has chided people who are celebrating the news of Nigeria’s exit from recession, indicating that they are rejoicing way too early.
Atiku noted that the exit from recession should not be celebrated until there is food on the table of every Nigerian’s table at least three times a day.
The former vice president made his position known in a series of tweets via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday.
“As a Nigerian, investor and employer of labour, the news of Nigeria’s official emergence from the recession is most welcome,” he tweeted.
“The news is surely a boost for Nigeria — it tells investors, local and foreign, that our economy is worth investing in.
“While we rejoice, it’s also important to recognise that economic weakness at the bottom of the pyramid remains. Inflation is still high.
“We must continue working hard to expand economic opportunity for all Nigerians.
“When all Nigerians can eat three square meals, that’s when the real recession ends. We have work to do
