Economic reforms have caused hardship for many. A spokesman for President Bola Tinubu acknowledges that these reforms led to increased poverty. He believes the reforms are necessary for progress, despite the difficulties they have created.

The spokesman spoke about the reforms on a television programme, explaining that significant changes often bring temporary difficulties. He notes that the country's large population was already struggling with poverty before the reforms began.

Further information about the reforms and their impact is available from the source. The spokesman's comments provide some insight into the administration's perspective on the reforms and their effects on the population.