After carefully looking at Atiku Abubakarβs, @atiku proposal on reversing the hardship caused by subsidy removal, I believe the conversation should go beyond politics and focus on one important question: How has the removal of subsidy improved the lives of ordinary Nigerians?
Atikuβs position, as I understand it, is fundamentally about restoring the purchasing power of Nigerians and reducing the unbearable cost of living. His proposed intervention should not be viewed as a return to the old, unclear and corruption-ridden subsidy regime, but as an opportunity to develop a more targeted, transparent and accountable system that protects Nigerians while supporting domestic production and refining.
I believe that if implemented, the economic impact will be felt across all social classes.
For the vulnerable, cheaper energy and transportation could help reduce the daily pressure of rising food prices and movement costs.
For the working class, it could mean more disposable income, as a larger portion of their salaries would no longer be swallowed by transportation and energy expenses.
For students and young people, lower transportation costs could make education, job hunting and small-scale businesses more affordable.
For farmers, cheaper fuel could reduce the cost of transporting agricultural produce from farms to markets, potentially helping to reduce food inflation.
For small and medium-scale businesses, especially those dependent on petrol and diesel generators, lower energy costs could reduce production expenses, encourage expansion and help protect jobs.
For the middle class and investors, improved purchasing power could stimulate demand for goods and services, strengthen businesses and create a more active economy.
My reason is simple: an economy cannot grow sustainably when the majority of its citizens have lost their purchasing power. When transportation, energy and food consume almost everything people earn, businesses struggle, consumption falls and poverty expands.
Nigeria needs an economic model that does not merely celebrate government savings on paper while citizens experience increasing hardship in their daily lives.
Economic reforms should put money back into the productive lives of Nigerians, not simply remove money from their pockets.
I hereby endorse Atikuβs subsidy reversal proposal because we cannot continue to suffer while those in government continue to live luxurious lifestyles and keep telling Nigerians to endure pain and hardship without providing a clear timeframe for when things will improve.
Nigerians deserve relief. Nigerians deserve purchasing power. Nigerians deserve an economy that works for the people, irrespective of their social class.
As such, @Ubando001 is inviting Nigerians to support Atiku and join the movement to restore economic dignity, hope and our national pride as Nigerians.
I love seeing people who truly believe in their cause. Youβre a veteran politician, young, talented, and focused. This is what it means to put national interest above emotions and personal sentiments.
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I concern citizen Faruk Makwa @Farouk_Mokwa has officially submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request to the administration of His Excellency, Mohammed Umaru Bago, @HonBago.
The request has been duly submitted, and we are now awaiting an official response from the administration.
Transparency, accountability, and access to public information are essential pillars of good governance.
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Today, I join many others in celebrating @Esteembehemoth a very committed, dedicated, and passionate young person who continues to demonstrate loyalty, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility. Your commitment to the things you believe in and the energy you bring to every cause you support are truly commendable. Young people like you represent the strength and potential of our generation. Happy birthday senior man
Happy Birthday to a senior brother and a leader @Esteembehemoth πΎ.
May the good lord continue to increase you more in good health.
- Comr. Abdulazeez Adamu (CAA)
None of the presidential aspirants in the opposition is calling the government to account, demanding respect for the rule of law, and advocating for the welfare of citizens like Atiku Abubakar. It is clear that Atiku remains the only true opposition gladiator in Nigeriaβs current political space.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiβun. It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved aunty. I woke up this morning to the heartbreaking news of her demise. ππ
The APC and its media supporters have embarked on another deceitful tactic. You may soon see some of them claiming that certain voices are doctored. Donβt fall for the trap.
This could be another political strategy aimed at discrediting genuine voices and undermining the strength and will of the people. Nigerians must remain vigilant and refuse to be manipulated by propaganda.
So it also happened in Biu Borno state, ths crowd was gathered by Muktar Betara their loved house of reps member, when they shouted Nigeria the crowd answered Sai Atiku.
Lessons will be learned this election, I believe APC will even be afraid to mention Tinubu in their campaigns
Anywhere the conversation is about the security of lives and property, the well-being and social welfare of the people, youβll always find Gimbiya deeply passionate about it. @FaiyitSylvester, youβre doing remarkably well in promoting good governance and supporting a formidable candidate for the good people of Kebbi State under the ADC. Keep up the great work
Sai Godeya the incoming
Youβre a leader who truly understands the importance of affordable living standards for citizens. Restoring Nigeriansβ purchasing power, reducing the pressure on household incomes, and creating a business environment where entrepreneurs can thrive would be a major step in the right direction.
These are the kind of economic policies Nigerians are looking forward to policies that can make everyday life more affordable, strengthen businesses, create jobs, and give citizens renewed confidence in the future.
I stand with you sir
My dear Francis, thank you for taking the time to truly understand what I am proposing. That means a great deal to me.
I am not restoring subsidy so that Nigeria can keep paying for imported petrol. I am restoring subsidy so that Nigerians can produce more at home, pay less for fuel, and keep more money in their pockets.
That is the difference between import subsidy and production subsidy.
Think about shoes. If government wants Nigerians to buy shoes more cheaply, it can spend public money making imported shoes cheaper, or it can support shoemakers in Aba to reduce their production costs so they can make more shoes here, employ more Nigerians and sell at more affordable prices.
I choose the Aba shoemaker.
I will do the same with fuel. We will support crude refined in Nigeria so our refineries can produce at a lower cost and you can pay less.
But for me, this is bigger than fuel.
I want the bus fare you pay every morning to come down. I want the cost of taking food from the farm to the market to come down. I want the trader to spend less. I want the barber, tailor, welder and small business owner to spend less on energy.
I want a mother to return from the market with more food in her bag.
I want a father to pay transport and still have something left in his pocket.
I want a small business owner to close for the day with profit, not just enough money to buy fuel for tomorrow.
That is what affordability means to me.
Less money spent on fuel.
Less money spent on transport.
Less pressure on food prices.
More money left for your family.
My promise is personal: I want you to feel relief in your pocket, in your home and in your daily life.
I will make life affordable again.
I will make Nigeria affordable again.
It is a promise. -AA
Itβs good to avoid eating chicken and ice cream during the rainy season, especially at night.π
So I quickly told these children that chicken and ice cream at night during the rainy season are strictly prohibited.
My people, this logic saved me from their wahala this evening.
The interesting side of this whole saga is that @haifah_er_abba committed an offence by posting such alleged fake news about a multi-billion-naira cash platform with limited physical structures for people to see.
@OPay_NG has also moved to protect and redeem its name and integrity. I think both sides need to come back to the round table and settle this matter. All these media threats will not work, even if your post generate 1 million impressions, may not get her out of this mess.
@OPay_NG has tens of millions of customers who are not even on X. So, brother, these threats are not the best way to go about this.
Iβm officially boycotting @OPay_NG. Iβll be deleting the app in the next 3 days from NOW!
Nigerians, please join me. π³π¬
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