The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun says Nigeria’s present economic downturn could be an act of God to remind Nigeria on the need to implement and embrace radical change, particularly in the country’s current economic model.‎

Odigie-Oyegun made the disclosure when he received in audience a 15-member delegation of an APC support group, Change Agents Foundation (CAF) led by its Director-General, Dr. Felix Felix at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.

“I think God has a hand in the current economic predicament of the country. Imagine the sudden fall in the price of crude oil, the mainstay of the Nigerian economy, from its heights in 2014, averaging $112 per barrel down to the current price of $28 per barrel — lower than the $38 per barrel which the proposed 2016 budget is predicated on. It is an object lesson for us. It tells us that we must embrace radical change in our economic model.” Odigie-Oyegun said.

He said the drop in oil price has taken its toll on the revenue and expenditure of the Federal Government and as a result is having a severe effect on the economy.

Odigie-Oyegun: “The concept of change is a difficult one. Nigeria must be ready to adapt to new ways of doing things. As a party, we know and understand it calls for tremendous sacrifice, there is no other way. Yes the economy is in a bad shape, but maybe that is the kick we need to be innovative and find ways to drive the economy out of the woods.

“The luck we have is that we have as president a man committed to personal probity and sincerity of purpose to the project of developing Nigeria. Today, we must think and be innovative in ways of fashioning out new economic models which diversifies from the present over reliance on oil.

“We are in the process of organising a three-day dialogue which will bring the party, government and stakeholders for an exposition on the realities facing the country, particular the economy. It will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas so that we go home with a clear direction on how to go forward.”

Also speaking at the meeting, the Director-General, Change Agents Foundation (CAF), Dr. Felix Felix congratulated the APC National. Chairman for leading the APC to victory at the last presidential election which ushered in the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

He said: “We are here to identify with you in this success and to say that while achieving success is a difficult thing, sustaining success is even more difficult. It is this realisation that prompted our coming together to form the Change Agents Foundation.”

The Director-General said the fight against corruption being waged by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is already yielding results.

“Our party promised Nigerians Change and this change Nigerians have already started experiencing through the unprecedented simplicity and transparency our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari has brought to governance of Nigeria. The fight against corruption has already started yielding results as looted public funds are being exposed and returned while everybody occupying public office today is conscious of his actions knowing that there would be consequences for any inaction or wrong action,” Dr. Felix said.

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diversification of our economy is something we talk about and will keep talking about. imaging, the economics textbook my papa read(in the 1970s) categorised Nigeria as a developing country and recommended among other points, diversification from mono economy. waec and jamb still dey set questions from it. yet, ## the problem we are having is how to go about it?*** youths!!! na we fit do am ooooooo.

Laughs

Amazing comment

It is no longer an act of Jonathan but an act of God.....

Do these people have any sense of shame

well the said god that is responsible for our woes is certainly not the one that I and other well-meaning Nigerians that have are opposing Buahari's draconian policies serve.

We serve a merciful and benevolent God that says in the scriptures that He do not derive joy watching his creatures suffer

Unlike the god of APC and Oyegun that inflicts severe hardship on his faithfuls

So it is no longer pdp?No let angel Gabriel slap you o.

Imagine the audacious blasphemy

Dont know why APC faithfuls are fond of blasphemy

This was how the diminutive El-rufai dragged the name of Mary in his tantrums the other time

Haba! Thought you guys said its an Act of Jonathan!

Have some respect for God, dont bring him into ur madness

From blaming Jonathan to blaming God.



Chaaaaiiiii!!! APC diaris God oooo!!!!!!!!!!

These APC should shut up and get to work. Their blaming games is getting out of hand these days jooor.


Check my signature for ur customised wristband

The blame game is making progress.
It is God's turn.
From blaming GEJ to blaming God.
Keep it up APC.

You guys keep displaying your incompetence everywhere.

Funny people

wrong heading.

That's a dumb excuse.

“We are in the process of organising a three-day
dialogue which will bring the party, government and
stakeholders for an exposition on the realities facing
the country, particular the economy. It will provide an
opportunity to exchange ideas so that we go home with
a clear direction on how to go forward.”

At this stage of leadership this govt is yet to have a clear cut development agenda, still proposing to have round table meetings etc.

Abeg make una no just insult God o.

Are we now blaming God? What happened to blaming PDP and GEJ?

just when I thought I had seen it all...this is beyond ridiculous.
a fool blames everybody for his misfortune save himself.
APC has blamed PDP
blamed Jonathan
blamed God
soon they would blame us...it appears that is all we voted them in to do- apportion and appropriate blame

BUNCH OF UNHINGED IDIOTS

APC blaming God, Arm robbers blaming the devil... But remember during APC INUGURATION na GODWIN dem sing oo...

Nonsense assumption

God ?




Iyaff hia oo

g

Lol, na Satan fault

we don hear o! meanwhile see what i saw ooo frm wikipedia

"In 1992, Liyel Imoke was elected a Senator of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the age of
30 during the Ibrahim Babangida transition
government. ""

Lol... APC sef...

[size=14pt]WHAT IS THIS FILTH?[/size]

APC.

Apc never ceases to amaze me. Mtcheeeew

GOD don suffer for una mouth

ANY govt that mentions God in its proposal or misfortune is clueless
and its not capable of ruling any nation,

Misplaced priority.

Oga ooo.... APC don dey blame God sha... It's is well