Why crime rate will continue to rise – Economic expert

An economic expert, Opeyemi Agbaje, says as long as there is a dysfunctional economy with weak leadership, crime rate will continue to increase. He spoke in Abuja while delivering a paper on ‘Crime and Insecurity: Understanding Nigeria’s Socio-economic Crisis’ during a media parley organised by First City Monument Bank (FCMB). According to him, available data […]

An economic expert, Opeyemi Agbaje, says as long as there is a dysfunctional economy with weak leadership, crime rate will continue to increase.

He spoke in Abuja while delivering a paper on ‘Crime and Insecurity: Understanding Nigeria’s Socio-economic Crisis’ during a media parley organised by First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

According to him, available data indicates that Nigeria is engulfed in an economic crisis thus needs a capable leadership to salvage the situation.

He charged the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to take a drastic action against the insecurity in order to revamp the nation’s economy.

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He said addressing the insecurity would engender socio-economic development.

Group Head, Corporate Affairs, FCMB, Diran Olojo, in his welcome address, said an informed media would enhance the nation’s growth.

“We recognise that the media industry is constantly evolving, and it is our responsibility as a financial institution to support media practitioners as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of this evolution.

“By providing a platform for media professionals to learn and interact, we aim to empower them with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in today’s dynamic media landscape,” he said.