The startling claim by the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, that the Federal Government of Nigeria recently printed between N50 and N60 billion which they shared to the 36 States is still generating interest here and there.
Amid worries and concerns by some Nigerians, the Finance minister, Zainab Ahmed, has also denied it. But standing his ground, Obaseki insists, “Our advice is that we stop playing the Ostrich.
“While we do not want to join issues with the Federal Ministry of Finance, we believe it is our duty to offer useful advice for the benefit of our country.
“The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed should rally Nigerians to stem the obvious fiscal slide facing our country.
“Rather than play the Ostrich, we urge the government to take urgent steps to end the current monetary rascality, so as to prevent the prevailing economic challenge from degenerating further.
“We believe it is imperative to approach the Nigerian project with all sense of responsibility and commitment and not play to the gallery because ultimately, time shall be the judge of us all.
“Godwin Obaseki
Governor, Edo State
April 15, 2021.”