Former Vice President of Nigeria joined his colleague, Shehu Sani to support the Nigerian masses declaration that until their standard of living reflects differently, Nigeria is still in a recession.

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As a Nigerian, investor and employer of labour, the news of Nigeria's official emergence from the recession is most welcome.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 6, 2017

The news is surely a boost for Nigeria – it tells investors, local and foreign, that our economy is worth investing in.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 6, 2017

While we rejoice, it's also important to recognize that economic weakness at the bottom of the pyramid remains. Inflation is still high.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 6, 2017

We must continue working hard to expand economic opportunity for all Nigerians.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 6, 2017

When all Nigerians can eat 3 square meals, that's when the real recession ends. We have work to do.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 6, 2017

Reactions:

All?

https://twitter.com/Nuratafida/status/905380072802091008

Exactly. If 3 square meal for all is the yardstick then the whole world is in recession. Nice observation bro ?

— Hassan Sani Tukur (@Noble_Hassan) September 6, 2017

https://twitter.com/Nuratafida/status/905381924302192640

2019 booting

https://twitter.com/SMGidado/status/905375571441582080

Campaign for 2019 has started Na. So paper good news everywhere. ?

— Orisa_emeka (@ego_orisa) September 6, 2017

Atiku was never the one that said Nigeria was out of recession, he only made commendation after the announcement.

— Sulyman Suleiman (@Mr_Suleimman) September 6, 2017

I am not saying he said it. I am only saying this news is coming at the niche of time. In preparation for the 2019 general election.

— Orisa_emeka (@ego_orisa) September 6, 2017

baba go and relax. You will never rule this country by God's grace

— Jerry koko (@kokomatic) September 6, 2017

What about the news of one of PMB's minister endorsing you as president in 2019?

— Alonge Lawrence (@Lhawboy) September 6, 2017

we are with you 100%
the dad of business and all nigerian origen

— Adamu Ali Adamu (@AdamuAliAdamu2) September 6, 2017

Well said

This govt.cannot just wake up one morning and declare that Nigeria is out of recession without a concrete proof.

— Aknmedia (@aknmedialive) September 6, 2017

But you probably know more than anyone else that the news is not worth the paper it is written on

— Malachy Odo II (@MalachyOdo1) September 6, 2017

True talk waziri

— Lawal (@lawal_10) September 6, 2017

My pocket must feel it

Hmmm out of recession? Or they changed the numbers like JAMB score. Only my pocket can tell the truth.

— Olusegun Amusan (@segunamusan) September 6, 2017

We pray for Price of Gala and Garri to welcome the news in same manner.

— James (@splendidimpress) September 6, 2017

Nigeria is still in recession as long as workers Salaries are not paid, as long as a bag of rice remains 16000 or 18000 naira

— I REP THE MASSES (@AyDenjjy) September 6, 2017

On paper…. When I buy food and other commodities are reduced prices I will relate… For now…. Nothing has changed

— Jolly (@Baba__j001) September 6, 2017

The people have spoken.