I’m A Nigerian, I Don’t See The Level Of Hunger People Are Talking About – Presidential Spokesman, Onanuga

Bayo Onanuga, the Presidential spokesperson, has said Nigerians are not too hungry as being portrayed by critics.

Onanuga,while acknowledging economic challenges, maintained that his personal interactions do not reflect the scale of hardship often portrayed in public discussions.

“I’m a Nigerian. I have people working for me privately. I don’t see the level of hunger people are talking about because I see them, and I keep asking them questions: how are things, how are they adjusting, what are the problems?” he said

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Onanuga argued that several government initiatives have delivered tangible benefits to citizens, citing infrastructure projects, student loans and credit facilities for workers as examples.

The Presidential aide maintained that he does not share the view that the level of hunger often described by critics reflects the reality across Nigeria.

Onanuga said many Nigerians are benefiting from policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

According to him, recent road projects have significantly improved travel experiences for many Nigerians.

Recalling a recent journey from Ibadan to Lagos, Onanuga said he was impressed by a newly constructed concrete road around the Ijebu-Ode axis.

“One day I was traveling from Ibadan to Lagos, and Google Maps told me that there’s a go-slow in the approach to Lagos, and I decided to take Ijebu-Ode via Shagamu.

“What struck me most was that I just found myself on a paved road, concrete road. I said, ‘Wow, when was this one built?’” he said.