{
  "id": 16414994,
  "title": "Makinde to Tinubu: Rising Foreign Reserves Can’t Feed Hungry Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/makinde-to-tinubu-rising-foreign-reserves-cant-feed-hungry-nigerians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T02:18:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/25/makinde-to-tinubu-rising-foreign-reserves-cant-feed-hungry-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticized President Bola Tinubu's economic recovery claims, arguing that rising foreign reserves do not alleviate the hunger and economic hardship faced by millions of Nigerians. In a video message, Makinde called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria's economy, security system, education, and political environment. He urged the government to prioritize the well-being of ordinary Nigerians, rather than solely focusing on official statistics. Makinde likened Nigeria's foreign reserves to a household boasting of substantial savings while its members go hungry. He emphasized the need for genuine economic recovery to translate into better living standards and opportunities for young Nigerians. The governor also advocated for a return to the principles of federalism and multiparty democracy, which he believes are crucial for building a country that works for everyone.",
  "summary": "•Faults economic recovery claims, demands reset of economy, security, education Wale Igbintade Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Mr Seyi Makinde, has faulted President",
  "key_points": [
    "Oyo Governor Makinde criticizes President Tinubu's economic claims.",
    "Rising foreign reserves don't address Nigeria's hunger and hardship.",
    "Makinde demands economic overhaul for ordinary Nigerians' well-being."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing macroeconomic indicators over the immediate welfare of citizens highlights a widening disconnect between official government statistics and the lived economic realities of the Nigerian population.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Reserves figures cannot feed hungry Nigerians – Makinde blasts Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/2027-reserves-figures-cannot-feed-hungry-nigerians-makinde-blasts",
        "published": "2026-10-24T20:48:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}