“To speak or not to speak”, might well be PMB’s prerogative nevertheless it is a red herring. The real and urgent debate Nigerians ought to be having is the possible negative economic impact of COVID-19.
A few prefatory remarks
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And launching the 5th round of QE, it has earmarked $Trillions in the form of subsidies and intervention funds. Massive industry bailouts and expansion in social safety net programs likely to follow. 2/
Currently, the US has extended lockdowns until April 30, and the UK is projecting a minimum of 6 months for return to normalcy. 3/
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@alykhansatchu projects a 20% contraction for SSA. 12/
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From where ever in the world they can be found. /16
Experts. Young and old. Lock them in a room and challenge them to come up the solution to chart the path in which we ought to go. /17
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Knowledge is the new global currency of exchange. Tap it.
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This is no time for petty politics.
We need to put our best foot forward 20/
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