A lot to learn

Tarun Tikaram,

Lami

After reading the response from Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, it appears that the likes of USP Economist Neelesh Goundar, Wadan Narsey and Biman Prasad has a lot to learn from the man in charge of Fiji’s economy.

A brilliantly compared situation and statistics between Fiji and Sri Lanka was presented by A-G. You see there is a huge difference between academics like Neelesh, Biman and Narsey and Hon Sayed-Khaiyum.

They have never had any political experience in running a country and only involved in lecturing, workshops, seminars etc, etc, whereas Hon Sayed-Khaiyum has hands on job experience.

He has practical experience and economic knowledge which he uses quite professionally and intelligently, not only as minister for economy, but as Attorney-General as well.

Academic commentators lack hands on job experience and are more theoretical in nature so my advice to them is let the A-G handle the job.

The country is now witnessing a resurgence in economy due mainly to Hon SayedKhaiyum’s policies, reforms and experiences gained over the years.

The economy is now steadily recovering with positive indicators.

Government handled COVID-19 crisis smartly where near 100 per cent of the adult population were fully vaccinated, which barely any other country in the world could match. It is also timely with the reopening of our borders.

This revitalised our tourism industry, revived business and returned thousands of workers back to work. These critics were vehemently opposing these measures.

Neelesh and Narsey’s views have more political connotations. The views are also less genuine in its presentation.

These academics should provide a balanced and a fair comment and not one that is tainted with politics.

As Biman’s sidekicks, they are best advised to remain in their academic fields. As for Wadan Narsey who is a failed politician and deserted his country of birth, I suggest he use his economic expertise by offering sound economic advice to the Federal Government of Australia.