Tinubu’s Economic Reforms—Are Nigerians Forgetting the Past or Facing a Tough Reality?

A Heated Debate Over Economic Hardship & Government Policy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is doubling down on its economic reforms, but the controversy surrounding them has reached new heights.

In a bold statement, Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga accused Nigerians of having “short memory”, arguing that many have forgotten the economic disaster Tinubu inherited in 2023.

The remarks, made during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, sparked an intense national conversation—are Tinubu’s reforms truly steering Nigeria toward prosperity, or are citizens rightfully frustrated by the pain they endure daily?

Fuel Subsidy—Necessary Pain or Reckless Policy?

One of Tinubu’s most controversial decisions was the removal of fuel subsidy, which triggered skyrocketing prices, financial strain, and widespread public outcry.

But Onanuga insists it was unavoidable, arguing that Nigeria was already deep in a fuel crisis before Tinubu took office.

🚨 NNPC was drowning in ₦4 trillion unpaid subsidy claims, leading to fuel shortages nationwide.

🚨 Tinubu’s decision forced NNPC to resume fuel imports, ensuring availability but at a much higher cost.

🚨 Long queues disappeared—but everyday Nigerians were left struggling to afford basic necessities.

“We forget where we started from and just start blaming President Tinubu for all the problems Nigeria is going through,” Onanuga said.

Economic Wins—Real Progress or Political Spin?

Despite the hardships, Tinubu’s team argues that his policies are working:

✅ Foreign exchange reforms are curbing market manipulation.

✅ Debt management is improving, cutting the debt-service-to-revenue ratio.

✅ Long-term economic stability is now the government’s main focus.

Yet, for many Nigerians, this progress isn’t translating into relief. The cost of living remains high, jobs are scarce, and food prices are still painful.

Public Reaction—Fair Criticism or Political Bias?

While the Presidency urges Nigerians to acknowledge the economic turnaround, countless citizens face daily struggles that make optimism hard to embrace.

💬 What do you think? Are Tinubu’s reforms setting Nigeria on the right path, or is the burden too great? Let’s discuss below! 🚀