Nigerians Want Impact, Not Figures — Natasha Speaks on Tinubu’s ₦58.18trn budget!

Nigerians Want Impact, Not Figures — Natasha Speaks on Tinubu’s ₦58.18trn Budget By Enock Damidami | Sele Media Africa

Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that Nigeria’s proposed ₦58.18 trillion 2026 federal budget delivers tangible benefits to citizens rather than emphasising headline figures. [1]Reacting to Tinubu’s presentation of the budget to a joint session of the National Assembly, Akpoti‑Uduaghan said that while the size of the budget reflects the scale of Nigeria’s economic ambitions and challenges, ordinary Nigerians are more concerned with how government spending will translate into improved living conditions and real outcomes on the ground. [1][2]“It’s not the size of the budget but the quantum of impact felt by Nigerians,” the senator said, adding that citizens expect better infrastructure, sustainable jobs, functional healthcare, quality education, and accessible social services as indicators of success. [1][2] Akpoti‑Uduaghan emphasised that fiscal figures alone cannot resolve deep‑seated development issues unless they are paired with accountability and measurable results that Nigerians can experience firsthand. [1]Her comments mirror growing public demand for people‑centred budgeting, where government expenditure directly improves daily life rather than remaining abstract numbers on paper. [1][3]—Citations:1. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/nigerians-want-impact-not-figures-natasha-speaks-on-tinubus-%E2%82%A658-18trn-budget/?utm_2. Daily Post: dailypost.ng/2025/12/20/nigerians-want-impact-not-figures-natasha-on-tinubus-n58-18trn-budget/?utm_3. Naija News: www.naijanews.com/2025/12/20/2026-budget-not-the-size-but-impact-matters-senator-natasha-tells-tinubu-calls-for-accountability/?utm_

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