Why Nigerians Are Outraged Over Senator Tinubu’s Call for Petty Trading

Senator Oluremi Tinubu reminded Nigerians of how small-scale trading in kulikuli, groundnut, and corn has for decades supported many households. She argued that government interventions and personal enterprise must work together, not replace one another. Critics say her timing was off amid rising living costs and expect direct relief. Yet the debate should shift from rejecting petty trade to improving it—through better equipment, storage, and digital marketplaces that boost profitability and dignity. Her message wasn’t to settle for a ceiling but to use trading as a floor for bigger ventures. Productive activity under strain can sustain families and strengthen the economy while long-term policies take effect.

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