Nigeria needs policies that reduce poverty – Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that “any economic policy that does not improve the welfare of the people is inherently ineffective.”

The monarch made the remarks in Kano on Thursday at a conference organised by PowerShift Africa, with the theme: “Revisiting the Past, Reconciliation and Building the Future.”

Represented by the Danmadamin Kano and Professor of Economics at Bayero University, Kano, Abubakar Aliyu Sanusi, the emir described the conference as timely, given Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges.

“Economic policies should be assessed based on their impact on the welfare of citizens. Any economic policy that does not improve the welfare of the people is inherently ineffective,” he declared.

The monarch urged leaders to prioritise policies that would reduce poverty, improve living standards and promote inclusive growth.