Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has triggered an absolute firestorm on social media after declaring during a recent interview that he does not see the severe hunger Nigerians are heavily complaining about.
Defending President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy listed key government milestones, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, the student loan scheme, and a national minimum wage hike of over 100%. Onanuga argued these policies show the administration is making massive progress.
However, his remarks sparked immediate outrage across the timeline. Furious netizens and critics fiercely pushed back, noting that soaring inflation, high transportation fares, and skyrocketing food prices tell a vastly different story for families struggling to survive. While government supporters plead for patience, the statement has reignited intense national debate over the harsh economic realities faced by ordinary citizens.
