Presidential Adviser Dismisses Hunger Claims, Ignites Economic Debate

Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said he does not personally see the level of hunger many Nigerians report. He highlighted infrastructure projects, student loan programmes, and new credit facilities as signs that reforms are working. His remarks touched off a firestorm online, with critics pointing to rising food prices, transport costs, and inflation that continue to strain household budgets across the country. The clash underscores a growing gap between government data on macroeconomic stability and citizens’ everyday realities. Observers say the debate will test whether Tinubu’s reforms deliver real improvements in living standards.

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