The article discusses how Nigeria has failed to leverage the IMF's evolved institutional frameworks to address its economic challenges.It highlights the shift from a rigid 1977 surveillance model to collaborative dialogues in 2007 and 2012, yet Nigeria remained passive.

The piece argues that Nigeria's continued reliance on IMF reports without proactive engagement has led to issues like multidimensional poverty and youth unemployment.

Solutions proposed include producing national position papers, negotiating terms of reference focused on human survival, and using legal rights under the Integrated Surveillance Decision to address global spillovers affecting Nigeria.The author emphasizes that Nigeria's agency is key to shaping its economic destiny rather than being a passive recipient of IMF assessments.