BACCIMA Raises Alarm Over Governance, Economic Hardship in Nigeria
By Ahmed Ahmed
The Bauchi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) has voiced serious concern over what it described as a deepening governance crisis in Nigeria, pointing to worsening economic conditions, persistent security challenges, and an increasing disconnect between government policies and the lived realities of citizens.
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In a civic reflection issued in Bauchi, the President of BACCIMA, Aminu Mohammed Danmaliki, said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet to translate its reform agenda into meaningful relief for Nigerians.
Danmaliki noted that since the government assumed office, inflation has risen sharply, fuel prices have surged, the naira has continued to depreciate, and the cost of food and transportation has become unbearable for many households, placing enormous pressure on small businesses and ordinary families.
He criticised what he described as policy decisions driven largely by long-term economic theories without adequate short-term cushioning measures for vulnerable citizens. According to him, effective governance must prioritise human survival, dignity, and immediate welfare alongside structural reforms.
On the security front, BACCIMA expressed concern over Nigeria’s growing reliance on foreign powers for intelligence and logistical support, questioning the robustness of the country’s sovereign security framework. While acknowledging that international cooperation is a global norm, the chamber warned against outsourcing core national security responsibilities.
The statement also raised concerns over perceptions that key economic functions, including fiscal reforms and advisory frameworks, may be heavily influenced by foreign interests, stressing that national policies must ultimately reflect Nigeria’s own priorities and realities.
BACCIMA identified the widening gap between policymakers and the suffering populace as the most troubling issue, emphasising that public criticism of government policies should not be viewed as sabotage but as a patriotic demand for accountability.
“Demanding answers and asking where the government is, is a civic duty,” the chamber stated, calling for more responsive governance and people-centred policies to address the country’s growing challenges.
BACCIMA Raises Alarm Over Governance, Economic Hardship in Nigeria