Residents groan over soaring prices of foodstuff in Kaduna, Kano, others - Newstrends
Connect with us

News

Residents groan over soaring prices of foodstuff in Kaduna, Kano, others

Published

2 years ago

on

Foodstuffs

Residents groan over soaring prices of foodstuff in Kaduna, Kano, others

In tune with the extant global trends, Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented increase in the cost of basic food items.

Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria Correspondents in Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States have shown that Nigeria was not an exception.

For instance, a check conducted by NAN in Kaduna revealed that the surge was particularly notable in the prices of rice, bread, sugar, garri, beef and eggs, amongst others, which are staples in most homes.

Also, the rising cost has had an impact in the living standard of the residents as the majority of the homes now find it formidably challenging to afford three square meals.

NAN also gathered from the Abubakar Gumi Central market and other markets within Kaduna city that the price of Mama Gold rice had risen to about N75,500 per bag, while a 50kg Stallion, Optimum brands now sell from N77,000 to N80,000.

Also, a loaf of bread was now being sold between N1,000 and N2,500 depending on the brand and quality.

A measure (mudu) of ‘white garri’ that used to sell for N400 was now sold for between N1200. while a measure of ‘yellow garri’ sold for N600 now goes for between N1300 and N1,500.

Similarly, a crate of egg that was selling for N3000 hitherto, now sells for between N4,000 and N4,500 depending on the size.

Also, a kilogram of meat (beef) formerly sold for N3,000 before was now being sold at N5,000.

Meanwhile, farmers in parts of the state have attributed the high costs of foodstuffs to the fuel subsidy removal.

Some of the farmers who spoke to NAN in separate interviews in Kafanchan blamed the hike in the prices of foodstuffs on the high cost of transportation, occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.

Ishaya Chingali, a large-scale farmer, said inflation had also led to the high cost of farm inputs like fertilizers and herbicides.

“If they can take care of the cost of transportation, the high cost of food stuff will be addressed by 50 percent,” he stated.

On his part, Kure Kade, President, Organic Ginger Farmers Association, said the only way out was for the government to subsidize farm inputs.

He said Nigeria was capable of feeding itself without necessarily importing any food stuff.

READ ALSO:

In a related development, the Kaduna State Government said it had distributed farm inputs, farm implements as well as agro-processing equipment to 40,000 smallholder farmers to boost food production.

Murtala Dabo, the Commissioner, Ministry for Agriculture, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna.

The items were distributed under the government’s ‘A Koma Gona’ (Back to Farm) initiative.

According to him, the programme targets beneficiaries in the 23 local government areas of the state.

He said the state was the largest producer of ginger, maize, as well as tomatoes in the country, lamenting that the farmers suffered post-harvest losses such as tomatoes and ginger.

Dabo assured that the state government would revisit the now stalled tomato processing plant in Ikara to address the losses suffered by tomato farmers in the area and other surrounding local governments.

He said, “Agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, providing employment and sustaining livelihoods.

The state is blessed with huge agricultural potential
“Smallholder farmers and small-scale agro-processors have been facing difficulties due to the current economic challenges in the country.

”This category of farmers is very critical in our quest to ensure food security.

“It is for this reason that the government has come up with the ‘Tallafin Noma – A Koma Noma’ as part of our Sustainable Livelihoods through Social Interventions and Economic Empowerment Initiative.

“Under this “A Koma Gona” (Get Back to Farm) component, the Ministry for Agriculture was mandated to target a minimum of 40,000 smallholder farmers and farmers’ cooperatives across the 23 LGAs.”

According to Dabo, the ‘Tallafin Noma programme’ includes the distribution of inputs for crop and livestock production, crop production, improved maize seeds, agrochemicals, NPK and Urea fertilizers.

“For livestock production (poultry), 30 day-old chicks with four bags of feed and drugs are distributed, while 50 jumbo juveniles (catfish) with two bags of feed and drugs are distributed for fisheries.

“To boost micro-mechanisation of the agriculture sector in the state, power tillers and accessories were distributed to farmer cooperative groups.

“This is a crucial step towards increasing production and productivity in our farms,”he added.

The commissioner added that ‘Knapsack’ sprayers with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) were also given to the farmers for agrochemical and liquid fertilizer application on their farms.

“For the agro-processors, vegetable grinders are distributed to individuals, while hammer mills, haulers and threshers are distributed to cooperative groups as group assets.

“These processing machines would add value to our agricultural produce and improve the livelihoods of individuals and groups involved in agro-processing activities,”Dabo said.

To reduce herder-farmer conflicts in the state, he said the state government has commenced the Livestock Development Project (L-PRES).

He said bringing the project to the state had also helped to tackle the frequent clashes between farmers and herdsmen.

Dabo said that the project would focus on the component of conflict management aimed at finding a lasting solution to the problem.

Meanwhile, a farmer in Kaduna State has appealed to the government at all levels to enhance agricultural mechanization.

He also urged them to replace the animal-drawn plough system for land preparation and other agricultural production processes to boost food security and wealth generation.

READ ALSO:

Ahmed Abubakar, a member of the Albarka-Shika Farmers Cooperative Society, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria.

He said, “Farming is a business; the government at sub-national levels should woo and entice youths by providing simple labour saving devices in farming to strengthen production.

“These tools and devices are not affordable to many youths and small-scale farmers; we are in the 21st century,so, it is high time to do away with cutlasses and hoes and embrace full-scale mechanized agriculture.

“Bandits and other criminal elements would not allow the small -scale farmers to keep cattle for traditional plough.

“If the farmers have these machines at their homes, it will not be easily stolen like cattle,’’ he said.

Mr Abubakar said the initial intervention by the Federal Government for wheat farmers under dry season farming had gladdened the hearts of the farmers across the state.

Mr Abubakar said no fewer than 10,000 farmers received improved wheat seed varieties, herbicides and fertilizer and other inputs for cultivation of a one hectare field at 50 per cent discount.

He, however, said that the gesture had greatly increased the production of wheat in Kaduna State during the last season.

The farmer added that the intervention, which assisted many peasant farmers in the state, had also rekindled their hope as the Federal Government was set to replicate the support to additional 40,000 maize and rice farmers.

He said the 40, 000 farmers who were registered by the Federal Government through the Kaduna State Agricultural Development Agency (KADA) for the dry season farming of rice and maize did not receive the inputs.

However, Abubakar said there were insinuations that the cohorts captured for dry season intervention would receive the inputs for wet season farming alongside other commodity growers; saying, ” this also has not been materialized.

“It is an established fact that the early distribution of inputs to farmers boosts production and increases wealth generation to farmers.

“The major problems are insecurity and high cost of inputs,’’ Abubakar said.
He lamented the delay in the distribution of the fertilizer donated by the Central Bank of Nigeria to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

According to him, the delay in the distribution of the inputs by the government and high inflation rate in the country had increased the cost of fertilizer and other inputs, which have a “devastating effect on food security.”

While speaking on the policy of the Federal Government on the all-year round food production, Abubakar lamented, ” Beside the pronouncement, we are yet to see any tangible effort of the government on this.”
He added that dry season farming was done with water from the stream and dams.

Abubakar said, “But the available dams were not desilted, new ones were not created while modern equipment and other simple labour saving devices were also not put in place.”

Abubakar, therefore, urged the governments at sub-national level to increase efforts on providing improved quality seeds to the farmers, which is the bedrock of sustainable food production.

He said the Institute for Agricultural Research used to provide one of the cheapest high quality seeds to the farmers, decrying, ” Now the prices of such improved seeds have skyrocketed.

“ In private seed companies, the cost of improved maize seed per hectare ranges between N64, 000 to N120, 000; hence the need for government’s intervention on this and other inputs.
“Government should enhance the reintroduced GES and totally abolish the anchor borrowers’ scheme,’’ he said.

Corroborating, Nuhu Aminu, Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, Kaduna State Chapter lamented that banditry and kidnapping were major impediments to food security in the state.

He said the recent abduction of Ashiru Sherehu, Village Head, Tunburku, Giwa LGA, Kaduna State at his farm on Saturday indicated the impact of worsening insecurity to agriculture and food security.

He said that sustainable agricultural growth and development can only be achieved in an environment that was secure and peaceful.

According to him, insecurity in northern parts of Kaduna has threatened food production in the state as most of the large-scale farmers have abandoned their farms in areas such as Birnin Gwari, Giwa, and Igabi LGAs.

“The few that sustain farming now scavenged on little small-scale farms around Soba, Kubau, Ikara , Makarfi and Kudan LGAs,”he added.

Aminu commended the Federal Government for subsidising inputs for dry season farming through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS –AP) initiative.

He, however, urged the government to sustain and upscale the initiative to strengthen food security and job creation.

According to him, the NAGS-AP was one of the best government initiatives that target smallholder farmers, thereby improving food production.

Nuhu Aminu, Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN)Kaduna State chapter, attributed the high cost of food items in the state to inadequate and late supply of farm inputs.

Aminu made the assertion during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna.

He explained that the farmers were not able to start farming early even with the rains due to the high cost of fertilizer and the late distribution of seedlings and pesticides among others.

“This led to poor yields causing the peasant farmers to sell their surplus produce to middlemen who now determine the prices in markets.

“But, with the Federal Government’s initiative to distribute farm inputs to the farmers this year using their mobile phones, we are hopeful that there will be bountiful harvests, ” he said.

Mr Aminu said the Federal Government has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to the farmers in some local governments of the state, adding that more farmers would be captured in the programme.

Aminu explained that the items included fertilizer, pesticides and seedlings which would be given at subsidized prices to the farmers, with the Federal Government paying half the price of the items.

” This will help bring down the prices of food items, “he said.

In a bid to secure the farmers and the farms, the Police Command in Kaduna State Government has donated 100 motorcycles to it.

The command also said it has has p in place elaborate plans to secure farmlands for the farmers to farm without fearing any security threats.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that the gesture by Gov. Uba Sani was aimed at further protecting farmers across the state.

According to Hassan, the motorcycles had since been distributed to the Divisional Police Officers in the affected areas where farmers are no longer apprehensive to go to the farms.

He said the essence was to make sure that the farmers were protected in their farmlands when farming in the insecurity-prone areas of the state.
Hassan said the plain-clothes security personnel and vigilance services were part of the plan.

He said that the initiative would boost the farmers’ morale to troop to the farms without harbouring any fear.
He said that the Commissioner of Police,Mr Ali Dabigi, has a lot of plans with the support of the state government, saying that they would yield positive results.

In Kano State, some agriculture experts have advised the Federal Government to engage in discussions with farm produce marketers and large-scale farmers to curb the soaring food prices in the country.

Some of the experts spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Kano on measures to stem the tide of skyrocketing food prices and roof-top inflation.

Alhaji Nasiru Musa, the Managing Director of ANS farms limited, said that engaging legitimate farm-produce marketers and large-scale farmers was the simple and feasible solution to the soaring food prices.

According to him, it is very difficult to differentiate between foodstuff hoarders and large-scale farmers and legitimate farm-produce marketers who have large warehouses where they keep their commodities before distributing them to other parts of the country.

He advised the government at all levels to purchase the foodstuffs in large quantities directly from the large-scale farmers and resell them to the masses at affordable rates throughout all the local government areas.

“I appeal to the government also to discourage bulk purchases by individuals or groups, by doing this, the prices of food can be controlled to some extent and food will reach the poor,” he said.

Abubakar Sani, a retired director, state ministry of Agriculture, who also called on federal government to sit with large-scale farmers particularly in the North, said that farm products were being exported to neighbouring African countries due to the weak value of the Naira
He further urged federal and state governments to support farmers with solar-powered pumps, fertilisers, seeds, extension services, pesticides, among others.

Mahmud Garba, a lecturer, explained that rising cost of living and escalating food prices have been the main challenge that the majority of Nigerians were battling with at the moment.

According to him, the rise in the cost of staple food and other products has affected the purchasing power of many Nigerians, as it is now very difficult for the majority of households to afford daily meals.

Sanusi Bature, Director General Media to the Kano State Governor, said that the state governor had approved the procurement of fertiliser, valued at over N5bn, to show the state’s commitment to food sufficiency, through agricultural transformation.

He said that the move was in fulfillment of Yusuf’s campaign promise to support smallholder farmers, especially in rural areas, toward a high yield of crops in the 2024 rainy season.

“The fertiliser approved for purchase will complement those already produced by the state-owned Kano Agricultural Supply Company and would be made available to farmers at a subsidized price within the state.

“Gov. Yusuf had previously purchased grains, worth billions of naira and distributed them to the vulnerable people in the state, to cushion the economic hardship faced by a significant number of people in the state,” he said.

On economy,Abdulfatah Adewale, a financial expert also advised the Federal Government to explore the reduction of taxes and duties and support the consumption of locally produced goods and services to address the economic challenges facing Nigerians.

He urged the federal government to come up with fiscal policies like tax reduction to encourage companies to invest, expand and employ more workers.

Adewale also Advised the government to equally reduce the duties paid by importers on some goods, give incentives to consumers of locally produced products and pump in money into the system.

In Katsina, a cross section of the residents of Katsina metropolis expressed concern over the continued hike in the prices of foodstuffs and other goods in the state.

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina, the residents said the hike in prices of foodstuffs, coupled with other economic hardship has pushed many people into poverty and hunger.

Malam Ibrahim Isma’il, a civil servant, said before the current hardship, his salary can sustain him to another salary, but now it can not provide his family with food for two-weeks.

A trader, Bala Baba said, “To be honest with you, life is difficult for many of us, because business is no longer moving because of the economic hardship, and our businesses are collapsing.

During a visit to some of the markets in the city, NAN reports that the quantity of Maize (mudu) which was sold a few months ago at N1,200, is now N1,600.

The local rice sold at N3,600, is now N4,000, beans sold at N3,400 per measure, is now N4,800, while a measure of cereal sold at N1,600 is now N2,200.

Also at Chake market, a bag of maize is sold at N89,500, cereal at N86,000, millet N88,000, beans N165,000, Suyer beans N89,500, while a bag of local rice is N58,000.

Although some of the residents attributed the hardship to the current economic situation in the state, some said the insecurity also is contributing.

NAN recalls that recently, the Katsina State government in an effort to boost the agricultural sector, recruited 722 extension workers and provided them with motorcycles and other equipment.

During the event, Gov. Dikko Radda said, “Second way of fighting poverty is to improve productivity.

Agriculture is our major occupation, that’s why we created Katsina State Irrigation authority.

“The aim is to have all year-round irrigation farming in the state, that will reduce redundancy, and keep everybody busy.

He pointed out that to achieve or increase productivity , farmers have to be sensitised on farming as a business.
According to the governor, when he came to power, there were only 72 extension workers in the state.
“We gave each of them a motorcycle and other equipment to enable them move around to enlighten farmers on the way to improve their productivity.
“We also launched the sales of about 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer to farmers in the state at a very subsidised price.
“These are some of the things that we are putting in place to engage the farmers, the youths and the locals to be more productive, reduce the level of poverty and improve their livelihood.”
The governor also revealed that the state government, through the KT-CARES, has supported over 6,100 farmers in the state.
NAN also reports that recently, the state government in collaboration with an NGO, Mercy Corps embarked on herder-farmer conflict resolution, especially across some front-line areas.
The dialogue, organised through the Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation in North-West Nigeria (CMCR-NW) project.
was aimed at promoting locally-driven peace initiatives through interest-based negotiation.
Speaking at the event, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Prof. Ahmed Bakori, said the dialogue was a necessary sequel to the prevalence of such conflicts during the rainy season.
“This situation poses a challenge to safe farming and grazing activities, and affects agricultural activities leading to minimal harvests and overall output.
“It then becomes imperative for stakeholders to brainstorm and design appropriate strategies to prevent and where possible mitigate tensions during the forthcoming farming season.
“With this development, farming activities across the front line areas will hold for this rainy season,” Bakori assured.

Residents groan over soaring prices of foodstuff in Kaduna, Kano, others
NAN

Loading

Related Topics:
Advertisement

News

Omoda and Jaecoo Race Past 1.4m Sales, Expand Push into AI, Electrification

Published

15 hours ago

on

November 4, 2026

By

Omoda and Jaecoo Race Past 1.4m Sales, Expand Push into AI, Electrification

 

Omoda & Jaecoo have surpassed 1.4 million cumulative global vehicle sales in just three and a half years, marking a major milestone in their international expansion as the automotive brands step up investments in electrification, artificial intelligence and autonomous mobility.

The achievement, announced following the 2026 International User Summit held in October in Wuhu, China, underscores the brands’ rapid growth and ambitions to strengthen their position in an increasingly technology-driven global automotive market.

With operations spanning 79 markets worldwide, Omoda & Jaecoo are now looking beyond vehicle sales to develop an integrated mobility ecosystem built around intelligent technologies, alternative powertrains and improved customer experiences.

The summit, themed “DRIVE TO THE NEXT VIBE,” brought together customers, media representatives and business partners to showcase the brands’ latest innovations, future product plans and expanding research and development capabilities.

One of the major attractions was the global debut of the OMODA X, a futuristic cross-off-road vehicle designed to combine urban practicality with a bold, adventure-inspired exterior. Its unveiling was accompanied by a global user co-creation initiative, allowing participants from different markets to contribute ideas and interpretations of the new model.

The initiative reflects the company’s growing emphasis on customer participation in product development and brand building.

Intelligent mobility technology also took centre stage, with demonstrations of the Super Intelligent Valet Parking system (SIVP), which features automated vehicle summoning, parking-route planning and obstacle avoidance.

Another innovation, the Super Intelligent AI Space (SIAS), showcased voice-controlled cabin technology capable of processing multiple requests through a single instruction. The system also demonstrated personalised digital experiences, including music recommendations based on users’ moods.

On electrification, the Super Hybrid Marathon provided an opportunity to assess vehicle performance across urban roads, highways and mountainous terrain.

According to the manufacturer, the OMODA 5 NEXT SHS-H recorded fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres and achieved a maximum driving range of 1,015 kilometres during the exercise.

The company said the evaluation went beyond fuel efficiency to examine power delivery, cabin insulation and passenger comfort under varying driving conditions.

Beyond conventional vehicle development, Omoda & Jaecoo also outlined their ambitions in autonomous transportation through a purpose-built Level 4 Robotaxi programme.

The initiative involves proposed cooperation with UAE-based K2 and is designed around an integrated service model covering digital bookings, vehicle dispatch, cabin preparation, autonomous journeys and fleet maintenance.

The summit also highlighted the wider technology ecosystem associated with the brands through AiMOGA, which unveiled Mobo, a home companion robot, and opened global pre-orders.

Designed to recognise family members, remember individual preferences and support everyday interactions, Mobo illustrates the company’s ambition to extend artificial intelligence and robotics beyond the automotive environment into domestic life.

Supporting these initiatives is increased investment in research and innovation. Omoda & Jaecoo disclosed that research and development expenditure by its parent company, Chery, reached RMB 6.672 billion in the first half of 2026, representing a 28.3 per cent increase over the corresponding period in 2025.

The latest sales milestone follows the brands’ achievement of their first one million cumulative global sales earlier in 2026, highlighting the pace of their expansion across international markets.

For Omoda & Jaecoo, the next phase of growth will depend not only on expanding their geographical footprint but also on translating technological innovation into practical benefits for customers.

Although some of the technologies unveiled at the summit remain at different stages of development and commercial introduction, the event offered a glimpse into the brands’ long-term strategy as competition increasingly shifts towards intelligent vehicles, electrification, connectivity and autonomous mobility.

Loading

Continue Reading

News

National Assembly Fires State Police Bill to Tinubu as 29 States Defy Status Quo

Published

19 hours ago

on

November 4, 2026

By

Tinubu Reappoints INEC Commissioner, Nominates Six Others Ahead of 2027 Elections

National Assembly Fires State Police Bill to Tinubu as 29 States Defy Status Quo

 

ABUJA — Nigeria’s long-running debate over the establishment of state police has reached a significant legislative milestone following the endorsement of the proposed constitutional amendment by at least 29 State Houses of Assembly.

The National Assembly on Wednesday announced plans to transmit the State Police Bill to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the endorsement of the proposal by more than the constitutionally required two-thirds of the 36 state legislatures.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed the development during plenary, describing the support secured from the state assemblies as a major step towards decentralising Nigeria’s policing system.

Kalu said the Clerk to the National Assembly would transmit the bill to the President on Wednesday for the next stage of the process.

“The State Police Bill has received the backing of 29 State Assemblies. Later today, the Clerk to the National Assembly will transmit it to the President for assent,” he said.

Under Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution, a constitutional amendment requires approval from at least two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly, representing 24 states.

The 29 approvals announced by the Deputy Speaker therefore exceed the required threshold, moving the proposed reform closer to the establishment of state police services across the federation.

The development follows weeks of legislative consultations after the proposed constitutional amendment was forwarded to all 36 state assemblies on September 16, 2026, for consideration and approval.

The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, had earlier confirmed that 28 state assemblies had approved the proposal as of Tuesday, November 3, following the verification of reports and accompanying votes and proceedings submitted by the state legislatures.

The proposed amendment seeks to create a constitutional framework for State Police Services, allowing individual states to establish their own police structures alongside the existing Nigeria Police Force.

The proposal has gained renewed attention amid persistent security challenges, including kidnapping, banditry, terrorism and communal violence in different parts of the country.

Supporters of state policing have consistently argued that decentralising the police structure would improve intelligence gathering, strengthen community-based security and enable faster responses to criminal activities.

They also maintain that state-controlled police formations would be better positioned to understand local languages, customs, geographical terrain and security threats.

However, the proposal has continued to attract concerns over the possible misuse of state police by politically powerful governors, inadequate funding, human rights violations and the potential use of security agencies against political opponents.

The debate has therefore centred not only on the establishment of state police but also on the need for effective oversight, accountability and safeguards against political interference.

Although the National Assembly has indicated that the amendment will be forwarded to President Tinubu, the precise constitutional procedure surrounding presidential assent and the final authentication of a constitutional alteration remains an important issue to watch.

The development does not mean that state police operations have commenced. Further formal steps, including the completion and publication of the constitutional alteration and the development of the necessary implementation framework, will be required before the proposed system becomes operational.

Nigeria currently operates a centrally controlled police structure under the Federal Government, with the Nigeria Police Force responsible for policing across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The proposed reform is expected to introduce a dual policing arrangement, with federal and state police services operating under their respective legal frameworks.

For now, attention has shifted to the next steps by the National Assembly and the Presidency as the country moves closer to a potentially significant restructuring of its security architecture.

 

National Assembly Fires State Police Bill to Tinubu as 29 States Defy Status Quo

Loading

Continue Reading

News

Tinubu Reveals How He Worked As Taxi Driver In US Before Becoming Nigeria’s President

Published

22 hours ago

on

November 4, 2026

By

Independence Day: Tinubu Unveils Plan to Cut Living Costs, Expand Jobs

Tinubu Reveals How He Worked As Taxi Driver In US Before Becoming Nigeria’s President

 

 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has opened up about an aspect of his life in the United States, revealing that he once worked as a taxi driver while struggling to make ends meet before rising to political prominence in Nigeria.

 

The revelation offers a glimpse into the Nigerian leader’s experiences abroad and how his personal journey has influenced his views on education, financial independence and opportunities for young people.

 

Tinubu reportedly made the disclosure while explaining the thinking behind his administration’s student loan programme, drawing from his experiences during his years in the United States.

 

Long before becoming Lagos State governor and eventually President of Nigeria, Tinubu spent part of his life in the United States, where he reportedly engaged in different activities to sustain himself.

 

Among the experiences he recalled was working as a taxi driver, including operating what was described as a gypsy cab.

 

The experience, according to the account, exposed him to the realities of struggling to earn a living and the determination required to overcome financial difficulties in a foreign country.

 

His disclosure has brought renewed attention to his personal history, particularly the challenges he encountered before establishing himself in Nigeria’s political landscape.

 

Tinubu’s reference to his experience abroad also provided an insight into his administration’s justification for introducing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which provides financial assistance to eligible students in tertiary institutions.

 

The programme is designed to help students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds access higher education without being prevented by their families’ economic circumstances.

 

By linking his personal experiences to the initiative, the President appeared to emphasise the importance of creating opportunities for young Nigerians to pursue their educational ambitions despite financial limitations.

 

The student loan scheme has remained one of the major education initiatives of his administration, although its implementation and repayment arrangements have generated public discussions.

 

The disclosure has generated interest because it offers another perspective on the personal journey of a president whose political career has largely been associated with elite political circles and high-level governance.

 

For some observers, his account highlights the struggles that can precede success, while also drawing attention to the importance of education, hard work and access to opportunities.

 

Tinubu’s journey from his reported experience as a taxi driver in the United States to Nigeria’s highest political office represents a remarkable chapter in his personal and political history.

 

However, his remarks have also renewed conversations about how personal experiences of hardship should translate into policies that address the economic challenges facing ordinary Nigerians, particularly students and young people.

 

 

Tinubu Reveals How He Worked As Taxi Driver In US Before Becoming Nigeria’s President

Loading

Continue Reading

Trending