According to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, negative comments and opinions about the economy put it in its current predicament, a Punch report says.
   
Speaking yesternight, she advised politicians and opinion leaders not to denigrate the economy because the negative and false comments on the economy could have negative impact the economy, the exchange rate, the stock market and reduce investor confidence.

“These negative and unsubstantiated comments are not wise because they can lead to what we do not want for the economy.

“There is nothing wrong with factual assessments of the economy; I have always told Nigerians the truth about the economy. But sweeping and negative statements are not in the interest of the country.”