“The good plan government have for you na akara and kuli kuli” – VeryDarkMan announces ₦1.5m monthly support for artisans

Social media personality, VeryDarkMan has announced plans to increase the amount he sets aside monthly to support Nigerians learning vocational skills, following remarks he made about opportunities available to young people.

According to him, he already gives money to people every month to help them become financially independent.

He said he decided to increase the fund after reacting to comments he attributed to the President’s wife regarding small-scale businesses.

VeryDarkMan increases empowerment fund

Speaking on the initiative, VeryDarkMan said, “I dey give money to people every month so that people will empower themselves but did you hear what the president’s wife said? That people should go and fry akara, fry corn and sell kuli kuli for 2026. These people don’t have any good plans for the youth. At least now you people will value me.”

He further stated, “So now I go carry the money up go N1.5m for 6 people to learn handwork every month end. You’ll tell me the work you want to do and they go share the money to una. Abeg make una learn handwork o. The good plan government have for you na akara and kuli kuli.”

Announcement sparks reactions online

The video has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many users commending the promised increase in financial support for vocational training.

Others, however, focused on his criticism of the government’s approach to youth empowerment, leading to broader discussions about job creation, entrepreneurship.

Watch the video below…

VeryDarkMan reacts to what the First Lady Remi Tinubu says telling Nigerians to go fry Akara and corn 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/5WKDbzFQC0

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) June 27, 2026