Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has sent a serious message to the federal government: Focus on reviving the economy, not on how to procure COVID-19 vaccines.
He disclosed this on Wednesday, December 23, The Cable reports.
According to him, the country cannot afford another lockdown in its present economic state. Going further, he criticised those advising President Buhari.
He said they are to advise the president based on current realities and not get involved in things that would make life difficult for citizens.
However, following the governor’s statement, some Nigerians on social media criticised him while others offered their praises.
Ismaila Ali on Facebook asked:
“But where is the covid pandemic lockdown relief fund collected by you? There was no lockdown in Kogi state, yet you collected the money? Please return it. It is part of the economic recovery measures suggested by you .Ok.”
Olusola Augustine Sokefun added:
“What manner of leaders do we have in Nigeria. Economic ventures can only take place in a healthy society.”
