Why Oluremi Tinubu’s Akara, Corn and Kulikuli Grant Comments Make Sense

When I saw Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks on supporting small businesses trending, I watched the video to hear her words directly. She explained that traders like akara, corn and kulikuli vendors could receive grants they don’t have to repay, while larger enterprises could access loans that must be paid back over time. Many Nigerians reacted angrily without understanding this distinction. In my experience with NGOs, some entrepreneurs only need basic supplies—cartons of Indomie, eggs or tools—to launch their business. Grants for those micro-traders remove the burden of debt at the start. Different businesses need different support levels. Those comfortable in life may miss this nuance. Oluremi Tinubu was simply pointing out that grants can empower small vendors while loans help more established ventures grow.

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