Tinubu Faces Pressure to Reconsider Food Import Waiver Policy

President Bola Tinubu's administration is facing pressure to revoke its food import waiver, announced in July 2024. Multiple sources within the Presidency have expressed concerns over the policy.

President Bola Tinubu's administration is facing mounting pressure to revoke its recently announced food import waiver, which was introduced in July 2024. Multiple sources within the Presidency have revealed that officials are pushing for a reversal of the policy due to increasing concerns over its impact on food security and the economy. The waiver, initially intended to alleviate prices of basic commodities, has sparked criticism from various stakeholders who argue it is hindering efforts to increase local food production and self-sufficiency. As tensions build, Tinubu's team must now weigh the interests of different groups and decide whether to maintain or dismantle the waiver.