Presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga questions extent of hunger in Nigeria, cites infrastructure and loan benefits

Speaking on Arise Television, Onanuga highlighted government programs and infrastructure projects as beneficial to citizens. He cited improvements in road infrastructure, including a newly paved concrete road from Ibadan to Lagos and the coastal highway project, which he claims has reduced travel times for commuters. Onanuga also mentioned the Federal Government's student loan initiative and access to low-interest credit facilities for workers as examples of policies easing financial pressures.

He questioned criticisms of government performance, arguing that public conversations often overlook the administration's achievements. While acknowledging economic difficulties, Onanuga stated that his personal interactions do not reflect the level of hardship frequently portrayed in public discussions, referencing a viral video from the early days of the Tinubu administration that suggested widespread hunger.