Tinubu's Aide Denies Hunger Crisis in Nigeria

You might be wondering how well Nigeria's economy is doing under President Bola Tinubu. Well, the President's aide, Bayo Onanuga, says the economy is performing better than you think. Speaking on Arise Television, Onanuga said he recently travelled from Ibadan to Lagos and found himself on a concrete road, something he attributed to the administration's policies.

Onanuga's comments come amid criticisms of the government's economic policies, with many Nigerians complaining of hunger and hardship. However, Onanuga disputed this claim, saying that his interactions with people around him do not reflect the level of hardship frequently portrayed in public discussions.

He cited the improvements in road infrastructure as one of the visible outcomes of the administration's policies. 'I found that our people, I mean, our Ijebu people, have stopped complaining,' he said. 'I said, 'Oh, no wonder they now have a brand new road that's not just an asphalt road, a concrete road.'

Onanuga also pointed to the ongoing coastal highway project, which he said has eased movement for many commuters, including himself. He noted that his travel time from Lagos to Ajah had reduced from two hours and 30 minutes to one hour and seven minutes.

But what does this mean for Nigerians? Is the economy really performing better than we thought? It's worth noting that Onanuga's comments are not the first time the government has been accused of downplaying the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.

'I think the President went to Lagos, he was coming from the Central Mosque, and somebody now did a voice-over saying 'Ebi n pawa o,' and that means we are hungry. Since then, people have been saying that.'

Onanuga's comments come as the government continues to implement its policies aimed at easing financial pressures on Nigerians. Critics, however, argue that these policies have been unsuccessful in addressing the root causes of the economic hardships faced by many Nigerians.