The Allied People’s Movement (APM) says it has developed a comprehensive governance blueprint aimed at revitalising the productive sector, rebuilding critical infrastructure, reviving the economy, pulling the country back from the brink, and improving the living conditions of Nigerians.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party said the blueprint would also overhaul the nation’s security architecture, curb terrorism, and guarantee the security of lives and property across the country.
“It is tragic that in the last 10 years, and especially in the last three years, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has governed Nigeria without a coherent economic blueprint, resulting in confused, careless and rudderless governance characterised by massive corruption and reckless anti-people policies.
“This has led to biting economic hardship, hyper-unemployment, skyrocketing inflation, collapsed infrastructure and widespread insecurity.
“Largely due to the APC government’s failures, in the last three years alone, official and independent reports indicate that no fewer than 628,000 Nigerians have been killed, while over 2.2 million others, including women and children, have been abducted. The poverty rate has hit a staggering 63 per cent, with unemployment standing at over 33.3 per cent. More than 140 million Nigerians now live below the national poverty line.
“Due to worsening insecurity, a collapsed public service and economic inflation exacerbated by unhealthy taxes and tariffs, major multinationals have been exiting our nation in droves. Over 3.7 million Nigerian youths and professionals have fled the country in what is now known as the ‘Japa’ phenomenon, resulting in the worst brain drain ever, especially in the education and health sectors.”
The party said it was concerned that despite Nigeria’s vast resources and large population, poverty, unemployment and inflation continue to rise.
It noted that the cost of basic goods and services has become increasingly unaffordable, leaving many families unable to meet their daily needs and other basic necessities of life.
