I doubt if Nigeria truly exited recession – Atiku Abubakar


Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed doubts over Nigeria’s exit from economic recession.



He made this known in his keynote address while picking the Silverbird’s 2017 man of the year award in Lagos during the weekend.

He said: “Last year, we celebrated the fact that we exited our first recession in 25 years. To me, that celebration was premature.

“After contracting for five consecutive quarters, Nigeria came out of recession in the second quarter of 2017 with a GDP growth rate of 0.55 per cent. In the third quarter, we fared better with 1.40 per cent.

“While this looks somewhat like we exited the recession, the reality is that when you factor in our population growth rate of 2.3 per cent, which is one of the highest in the world, have we really exited a recession? Technically, yes, but in reality, it is doubtful.”

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  1. Mr former VP, should the FG enact a law of 1 Man, 1 Woman and 2 children max. to curb the curb the 2.3% population growth rate? I wonder what people like you would do with your wives, children and numerous baby mamas. Keep doubting ooo. What exactly did you do in 2017 to merit the award of Man of the Year. People in Silverbird need to have their head examined. Is it that they've never watched CNN Heroes?

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