FRIDAY- 24th September, 2021: President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the extension of the debt repayment timeline for developing countries, especially those hit by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Buhari said this on Friday in New York during his address at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
He lamented that countries such as Nigeria spend the majority of their revenues on debt servicing, leaving little for infrastructure development and other essential aspects of the economy such as healthcare and education.
“There is an urgent need for debt repayment extension for developing countries who are still recovering from the pandemic and also struggle with liquidity challenges,” Buhari said in his address.
He also called for an inclusive agenda that would build resilience and stability against future shocks; to deliver on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
