Analysts have expressed concern over the Federal Government’s plan to sell selected state-owned assets and enterprises to private investors in 2026, warning that the initiative appears to prioritise revenue generation over structural reform.
The concerns follow the government’s recent announcement that it would begin divesting from certain public assets next year as part of efforts to deepen economic reforms and attract private capital.
Experts who spoke to Nairametrics argued that while asset sales are not inherently problematic, the framing of the policy suggests a stronger focus on plugging budget deficits rather than addressing inefficiencies, institutional weaknesses, and optimal asset utilisation.