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Will he listen to them? Nigerians react as Buhari names Soludo, Salami, others as EAC members
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the constitution of the new Economic Advisory Council which has as members prominent economic experts like a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Prof Chukwuma Soludo and former member of the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee, Prof Doyin Salami.
WuzupNigeria reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday constituted the EAC to replace the Economic Management Team chaired by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.
The new EAC Buhari named on Monday had Prof Salami as the Chairman.
READ ALSO: Buhari names Soludo, Rewane as members of Economic Advisory Council
Other members are Dr. Mohammed Sagagi (Vice-Chairman); Prof Ode Ojowu; Dr Shehu Yahaya; Dr Iyabo Masha; Prof Chukwuma Soludo; Mr Bismark Rewane; and Dr Mohammed Adaya Salisu (Secretary).
Following the announcement of the new economic team, Nigerians have taken to social media to share their views about the EAC members.
While many were of the opinion that they are economic experts who are capable of turning around the economic fortune of the nation with their experience, some, however, expressed fears that the president may not implement their advice.
The Head of Business News at Channels TV, Boason Omofaye tweeted:
“About two (2) months ago, I requested here on twitter that President @MBuhari sets up an all private sector led Economic Advisory Council. Mr President just did. He also scraped the extant Economic Management Team. New team reports directly to Mr President himself.
“I tweeted then that the State of the Economy requires a A-Team of crack advisors in broad areas beyond the traditional Economic Council headed by the VP. Now new EAC has @BJRewane former CBN chief #Soludo and others on the list. Let’s get down to work, folks.”
Bloomberg’s correspondent, Paul Wallace also tweeted:
“Interesting choices, especially Doyin Salami and Charles Soludo. Both of them have in the past been very critical of the CBN under Emefiele (admittedly at the peak of the FX crisis. Their views may have since changed).”
See some of the reactions:
These are really good hands, and much better than the previous team. Ojowu and Soludo were economic advisers in Obasanjo’s government, and both headed the National Planning Commission. https://t.co/XEsZE7W4p4
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) September 16, 2019
I’m so happy that we have geniuses such as Doyin Salami, Chukwuma Soludo and Bismark Rewane on the newly constituted Economic Advisory Council
I wish them all the best.
I’m also happy and full of hope in the economic direction of my country. pic.twitter.com/N2lUqhC5sL
— Awe Onisokuso (@sarnchos) September 16, 2019
Nice one… That’s Bismarck on the list. He’s not a pro APC person. He’s always objective and progressive with his criticisms and analysis. He’s not an extremist like some people. An appointment well deserved. Prof. Soludo too. Impressive list in general for the Council. pic.twitter.com/jIQxfqD2fq
— KUKUTE (@Ade_Nurayn) September 16, 2019
This looks good,
But would Bubu listen and follow the advice of this great men?
— Olumighty (@mightyine) September 16, 2019
Buhari deserves an applause for appointing Charles Soludo and Bismarck Rewane on his economic advisory team https://t.co/IhmYL85qY4
— Oluwatimilehin (@Timispeaks) September 16, 2019
Soludo et al should outrightly reject this appointment,its a trap,they will smear and tarnish the little reputation he got left,darkness and light got nothing in common,this govt is beyond redemption https://t.co/qMmOaFjYX4
— Bobby Axelrod (@donpascal22) September 16, 2019
Former CBN GOVERNOR SOLUDO now on BUHARI’s Economic Advisory Team. Last time I heard; Soludo wasn’t listed an APC member. Party affiliation must not be a prerequisite to serving the country you love. It’s country first; all other considerations are arrant nonsense #SMACKDOWN
— Willie FOLA Ojo (@folaojotweet) September 16, 2019
Bismark Rewane and Soludo are trusted.But I hope the Government will allow them work and implement their policies
— Awazie (@Awazie2) September 16, 2019
This is good move. Selecting tested and competent Nigerians. Not the tribalistic selection he made in 2015 because he wanted to reward 97% and shut out 5% and the consequence was recession. If he can do thesame appointment in the security personnel, by appointing competent men.
— ?Voice Crying Out®️ (@ogechime1) September 16, 2019
Good team, nigeria is blesssd with human resources, the problem is we usually play politics with almost everything, i hope & pray this team policy will be implemented & will bring succor to us
— Musibau Adenrele (@AdenreleMusibau) September 16, 2019
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