According to Daily Trust, former Côte d’Ivoire prime minister Patrick Achi cautioned Nigeria and other African governments against making citizens dependent on grants and cash transfers as a means of reducing poverty. He made the remarks while speaking at the 2026 Gender and Inclusion Summit, arguing that such support should not become a substitute for broader efforts to tackle poverty across the continent.

Experts have called on African leaders to close the gap between policy commitments and real-life outcomes for citizens. According to Premium Times, they made the call in Abuja on Tuesday at the 2026 Gender and Inclusion Summit (GS-26), held under the theme "From Agenda to Action: Making Innovations Count for the Last Mile." The appeal focused on ensuring that development agendas translate into tangible results, particularly for underserved and last-mile communities across the continent.

President Tinubu has called for an end to the exploitation of African resources, emphasizing the need for industrialization and value addition as strategies to combat poverty and secure the continent's future. He advocates for a shift in focus from exporting raw materials to developing local industries that can enhance economic growth.

Femi Falana has stated that cash transfers and social protection for impoverished Nigerians are a legal obligation mandated by the NSIPA Act, rather than acts of charity. He emphasizes the necessity for the Federal Government to fulfill this duty to support the poor in Nigeria.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's initiative to provide N50,000 grants to petty traders in Nigeria has ignited discussions regarding the nature of political empowerment in the country. Critics are questioning whether such programs serve as genuine support for small businesses or are merely political tools for gaining favor.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme. According to Premium Times, Abiodun described women's economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities in the state.