Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a senior All Progressives Congress (APC) figure in Osun State, has called on President Bola Tinubu to enhance and review federal social intervention programs to address escalating economic hardships. Speaking in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, stressed that initiatives targeting youth employment, skills development, cash transfers, school feeding, agriculture, and social protection must be rigorously implemented and monitored to ensure tangible benefits for Nigerians. He highlighted the importance of clear targets, transparent beneficiary selection, and performance metrics to prevent inefficiencies and mismanagement of public funds.
Oyintiloye urged Tinubu to strengthen workers’ allowances and welfare packages, arguing that improved incomes would boost purchasing power and stimulate local economies. While commending the 2026 Appropriation Act’s allocation of N462.66 billion to the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, he emphasized that the scale of poverty necessitates more effective strategies. 'Such interventions must have positive impacts on the lives of less privileged Nigerians,' he stated, calling for accountability in how funds are utilized to reduce poverty and enhance household economic resilience.
The APC chieftain also addressed broader economic challenges, urging Nigerians to remain patient as the government works to mitigate current hardships. His remarks come amid growing public concern over inflation, unemployment, and declining living standards, with critics arguing that existing social programs lack sufficient reach and efficiency. Oyintiloye’s call aligns with broader debates over the federal government’s role in addressing systemic economic vulnerabilities through targeted, transparent, and sustainable policies.
Oyintiloye’s advocacy underscores the pressure on Tinubu’s administration to deliver on promises of economic recovery. His focus on program effectiveness and resource allocation reflects a growing demand from civil society and political stakeholders for measurable outcomes in social welfare initiatives. As Nigeria grapples with multifaceted economic challenges, the need for robust, accountable interventions remains a central issue in national discourse.