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Fiscal Excess: MPC Members Sound Alarm on Nigeria’s Economic Woes

Genesis Obong
By Genesis Obong
Published: February 6, 2025
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The Nigerian economy continues to grapple with significant headwinds, with members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sounding the alarm on excessive government spending as a major obstacle to effective monetary policy implementation.

In a stark assessment, MPC member Murtala Sabo Sagagi highlighted how “structural rigidities, weak institutions, and the unabated use of cash by both the government and the public” are hindering economic progress. He poignantly stated, “The legacy issues that constrained the sustainable growth of the Nigerian economy are yet to be overcome… The structural rigidities, geopolitical tensions, excessive government spending, unabated use of cash by the government and populace as well as weak institutions continue to limit policy transmission mechanisms and present challenges to the achievement of Nigeria’s ambition towards a one trillion dollar economy.”

Sagagi’s concerns echoed those of his colleague, Philip Ikeazor, the CBN’s Deputy Governor for Financial System Stability. Ikeazor, who advocated for a more aggressive 50-basis-point increase in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at the previous meeting, emphasized the “stubbornly high” inflation rate despite the CBN’s tight monetary stance. He attributed this persistence to “frequent fiscal injections by the Sub-national Governments” and stressed the need for “more aggressive approach to curb inflationary pressures.”

The Nigerian economy is currently facing a perfect storm of challenges. High inflation, driven by a confluence of factors including fiscal mismanagement, geopolitical tensions, and global inflationary trends, is eroding purchasing power and squeezing household budgets. This, coupled with the persistent impact of excessive government spending, is creating a challenging environment for businesses and investors.

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“The excess spending by the government is one of the biggest monetary policy challenges in the country,” Sagagi asserted. He further emphasized that “the efficacy of the policies largely depends on effective fiscal-monetary policy coordination.”

Both MPC members stressed the urgent need for fiscal prudence. Sagagi recommended a stronger alignment between monetary and fiscal policies to ensure that efforts to stabilise inflation and the exchange rate are not counteracted by unchecked government spending. Ikeazor, while acknowledging the potential impact of monetary tightening on economic growth, emphasised the need for decisive action to restore macroeconomic stability and investor confidence. He called for a restructuring of government expenditure, prioritising capital investment to enhance productivity and economic resilience.

The Nigerian economy stands at a critical juncture. The upcoming MPC meeting on February 17-18, 2025, will be crucial in determining the path forward. The CBN, faced with the daunting task of balancing economic growth with price stability, will need to carefully consider the prevailing economic conditions and make informed policy decisions.

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Genesis Obong is a Journalist with relevant experience in Business, Finance and Economic matters in Nigeria and across the West African space.
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