Given the ongoing economic hardship in Nigeria, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,a socio-cultural group, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint women to lead the nation towards economic recovery.
In a statement released on Fridays, the group suggested that a female Nigerian economist with international expertise can keep the country
According to secretary-general, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional secretary , women are disproportionately impacted by the current economic downturn.
The statement reads “The harsh reality on the ground paints a dire picture: Nigerian women are disproportionately impacted by the ongoing crisis. The lack of accessible healthcare facilities has led to an alarming rise in maternal mortality rates. Inflation rates have crushed the dreams of small and medium businesses run by market women, while pervasive hunger has made it a daunting task for mothers to feed their children or afford their education costs.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo makes an impassioned plea to President Tinubu to avert Nigeria’s total collapse. The current economic team is struggling to find solutions, and the deep-rooted damage cannot be fixed by their efforts alone. Only a globally experienced Nigerian female economist can steer Nigeria away from the brink of disaster and offer a glimmer of hope in the tumultuous economic landscape.
“Ohanaeze emphasizes the bitter truth that Nigerian women have little cause for celebration compared to their global counterparts thriving in prosperous economies.
“The call to action is clear: President Tinubu must make tough decisions, including overhauling his economic team. The blame isn’t solely on the federal level; state governors also shoulder responsibility for Nigeria’s economic woes.
READ ALSO: Tony Elumelu Advises FG On How To Improve Electricity In Nigeria
