ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has advised the President Bola Tinubu government to consider engaging with the government of Zimbabwe, to address the current level of inflation in the country.
The former military leader said Nigeria has Zimbabwe to learn from.
The two-time President spoke on Monday at a youth leadership symposium as part of activities lined up for his 87th birthday.
He noted that given Zimbabwe’s recent success in overcoming a similar challenge, it could offer valuable guidance to the west African giants.
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Obasanjo urged Nigerians to remain strong in the face of the current situation.
He added that the tough must get going when the time is rough and tough.
Obasanjo further advised that citizens take the situation to God, maintaining that the economic hardship and hunger will not be permanent.
“Committing suicide is not the end of any problem, confront it and take it to God because he could do anything.
“Zimbabwe had this problem recently. Shouldn’t we ask them how they did it even if our approach will be different?
“Even if whatever we shall be doing will be different, we can ask questions to navigate our way out,” he added.