Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has sparked reactions after dismissing widespread claims of severe hunger and economic hardship in Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV Prime Time on Tuesday night, Onanuga said he does not personally see the level of hunger many Nigerians have continued to complain about despite the country’s current economic challenges.
According to him, the Federal Government has taken major steps to improve workers’ welfare, particularly through the increase in the national minimum wage.
“I have people working for me privately and i ask them questions about how they’re surviving and adjusting. This government has increased minimum wage by more than 100%.”
The presidential aide argued that while economic difficulties exist, the government has made efforts aimed at cushioning the effects of recent reforms.
His comments come at a time when many Nigerians are grappling with rising inflation, increasing food prices, transportation
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