Political economist and author Prof. Pat Utomi has revealed that he would slice the cost of governing if he were to be Nigeria’s president.
Utomi, made these remarks while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, adding that it did not make any sense to run a government at the expense of the masses who are facing hardship.
“I will still dramatically slice the cost of governing in Nigeria; it is way too high.
“I would use industry policy to stimulate production. We’re not doing enough to stimulate production,” he said when asked what he would do as the President.
This comes months after he declared his intention to no longer run for any government or political position in Nigeria.
Additionally, Prof Pat Utomi stated unequivocally that he would not accept any government contracts or appointments.
He said, “Let me state clearly: I will not run for public office, I will not accept an appointment, contract by any government in Nigeria. My only concern is the well-being of the next generation.
“I have lived my life decently without government money or stealing anybody’s thing. I want to take that away from people who talk nonsense like, ‘Oh, he is looking for a contract’.”
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