The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has called on Nigerians to tap into the various economic opportunities created by the administration, rather than focusing solely on the prevailing hardship in the country.
Onanuga made the appeal on Saturday while reacting to a viral video featuring a Nigerian entrepreneur who claimed to have earned ₦200 million by taking advantage of a business opportunity facilitated through one of President Tinubu’s foreign engagements.
The businessman, speaking in the video shared by Onanuga on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, explained how he capitalized on a bilateral trade agreement initiated during President Tinubu’s visit to Saudi Arabia. The deal, he said, enabled the export of Nigerian agricultural produce and meat products to the Middle Eastern country.
According to the entrepreneur, he now employs 500 workers and exports a variety of meat and agro-products to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He urged fellow Nigerians to look beyond the current economic challenges and leverage the prospects arising from the President’s foreign policy and economic diplomacy.
In his commentary on the video, Onanuga encouraged Nigerians to focus more on identifying and utilizing these emerging opportunities, rather than dwelling on the country’s economic difficulties.
“While some Nigerians continue to lament the rising cost of living, others are strategically taking advantage of the economic openings created by President Tinubu’s administration,” Onanuga stated. “This video serves as a powerful reminder that there are real, tangible opportunities out there for those who are ready to act.”
He added that the businessman’s testimony was not just inspirational but also a practical guide for others who wish to benefit from similar government-enabled ventures.
The Tinubu administration has faced mounting criticism over the rising cost of food and general inflation since the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira. However, the government maintains that its economic reforms, including international trade agreements and investment drives, are designed to unlock long-term benefits for citizens.
