Special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy and communication, Daniel Bwala, has blamed the country’s high population for the lack of visibility of the successes of the Tinubu administration.
Mr Bwala, who stated this during an interview on Channels TV on Monday, insisted that the policy of Mr Tinubu has been yielding positive impacts on the lives of the citizens.
“You agree with the macroeconomic progress that we have made, but that is not reflective of the day-to-day lives of the Nigerian people.
“Since you have in-depth knowledge in economics, I believe you would agree with me that before you see effective changes in the day-to-day living of individuals, you have to put in place fundamentals of economics.
“The indices that steer or stimulate that growth. You would also agree with me that as an expert in economics, there is no economic theory that promises magic or overnight wonders,” he said.
While discountenancing the notion that the majority of Nigerians as suffering due to the policies of the current administration, Mr Bwala said,” I disagree with you in parts,when you use generic terms like Nigerians are suffering, the assumption is that there is an assessment in which the majority of Nigerians said that.
“And I know you don’t have data; you have not pulled in any statistical data to arrive at that—the assumption can be a reality given that we have a large population in Nigeria.
“The economic module, however fantastic it is, will also take into cognisance the population. So, for example, if the population of Nigeria is small, there would be these visible signs that you are talking about.”
The presidential aide also defending the administration of President Bola Tinubu is one of the easiest work to do.
He said the job is made easy because of sincerity, research, and countering negative narratives against the government.
He also dismissed insinuations that his change of portfolio amounts to demotion of office.
“I have never been demoted. I have an absolutely good relationship with the president, and I’m happy doing my job,” Mr Bwala stated.
“To defend this government, in my view, is the easiest thing to do because you speak to facts, be honest with Nigerians, and then be ready to counter any negative narrative or agenda-driven narrative.
“So, once these three things are very clear to you and you have done your research, it is very easy,” he said.
