IMF Urges Nigeria, Others to Shift to Private Sector-Led Growth as Debt-Funded Model Weakens

Thisdaylive | 21-05-2026 05:02pm |

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries to transition towards a private sector-led growth model, citing concerns over the sustainability of the current debt-funded growth strategy. The IMF highlighted that the existing approach may hinder per capita income improvements for the next 50 years. This recommendation comes as part of a broader analysis of economic trends in the region, emphasizing the need for structural reforms to enhance economic resilience and growth potential.

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