Tinubu’s Aide Reacts As Emir Of Kano Asks Why Nigeria Is Still Borrowing Despite Removal Of Subsidy

Daniel Bwala, who serves as the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has responded to comments made by the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido.

Daniel Bwala’s response was shared in a message on his official X account on Friday, April 24, 2026.

This follows the Emir of Kano’s inquiry regarding Nigeria’s continued borrowing. In a video shared on the official X account of LEADERSHIP NEWS, Sanusi Lamido questioned the reasons for ongoing borrowing if the subsidy has been lifted.

Sanusi Lamido stated;

“If the subsidy has been lifted, then why are we still borrowing?”

Now, Daniel Bwala has expressed his perspective following the emergence of the report online. In a post he made on his official X handle, he mentioned that Nigeria is borrowing for investment in vital areas of the economy.

Here is what Daniel Bwala posted on his official X account;

Your Royal Highness, we are simply borrowing to invest in essential sectors of our economy.

“The infrastructure gap demands an annual investment of at least $30B - $100B, and the current funds are inadequate”.