Fasua doubles down: Even in upscale Lekki, affordable meals are available for as low as N2,500

“I was in Lekki yesterday (BlackBell precisely) and I saw that someone can still eat for 2500 Naira there…” — President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasuapic.twitter.com/PuRL5FM11v

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While hunger exists in Nigeria, it doesn’t define our national identity, and its prevalence is often exaggerated in the media. For many Nigerians, N1,500 is a significant amount, highlighting the struggles of poverty. The private sector and government must be held accountable for addressing the growing inequality.

— Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Economic Affairs