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Reality TV personality Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has sparked conversation online after speaking about Nigeria’s economic challenges and questioning the payment structure of the Lagos ride-hailing initiative LagRide.

The former Big Brother Naija winner shared her thoughts in a video posted on social media where she discussed the growing hardship faced by many Nigerians and urged young people to become more politically active ahead of the next general elections. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In the video, Phyna stressed the importance of political participation, saying Nigerian youths must begin to take governance more seriously ahead of the 2027 Nigerian General Election.

According to her, the rising cost of living has become increasingly difficult for many citizens.

She said the situation has pushed her to speak more openly about governance and policies affecting Nigerians.

Phyna said:

“It is time for a better government. Our vote must count. This is March and we have to start getting angry now. We really have to start getting angry now.”

The reality star also noted that she plans to use her platform to speak on national issues regardless of criticism online.

According to her, many young Nigerians are struggling with rising rent, transportation costs, and the general cost of living.

Phyna also questioned the payment terms associated with the Lagos ride-hailing project LagRide, which was introduced by the Lagos State Government to create employment opportunities and modernize the ride-hailing sector.

She explained that she had initially considered assisting some individuals by paying the reported entry fee required to join the scheme.

However, she said she became concerned after hearing that drivers may be required to remit about ₦450,000 weekly for the vehicles provided under the program.

According to her, the amount appears too high, especially considering competition from other ride-hailing platforms operating in Lagos.

Phyna questioned how such a financial requirement could truly help Nigerian youths trying to earn a living.

She asked:

“How are you helping the Nigerian youth with a ₦450,000 weekly drop-off?”

Phyna’s comments have generated mixed reactions on social media.

While some users supported her call for political awareness and youth participation in governance, others debated the accuracy of the figures she mentioned regarding the LagRide payment structure.

The discussion has also sparked wider conversations about job creation programs, economic pressure, and the role of young Nigerians in shaping the country’s political future.

femi4:
She should focus on retreiving her bbn money

amazonguru001:
Participating in politics is not the problem, but how are we sure the youths will do anything different from the generation we are condemning.

samuelson06:
They may end up being more wicked.

amazonguru001:
Participating in politics is not the problem, but how are we sure the youths will do anything different from the generation we are condemning.

TheBizGenius:
A lag ride car is N40m averagely.

This would have been sourced at N40m at 20%/year interest. In 2 years, that would be N56m

How long would it be paid back at N450k/week?

2 years and 4 months.

Note:
The longer the tenure of repayment, the greater the amount of interest paid yearly.

#youths with no mathematics background#

BATified2023:
The same thing we discussed yesterday, that Lagos commissioner of works need to b sacked

He has given these people so much opportunity to always talk down on Lagos without consequences, look at this mgbeke feeling funky now?

Same way that lady intruding people's privacy was called yesterday instead of been lambasted.

Imagine coming from Enugu that doesn't have water and light n also plagued by insecurities to come and talk down on Lagos brt that is not in her region?

Na see finish b all these

chicfarmer:
Why would anyone be doing kabu kabu with car of #40m?

That model cannot work o.

BATified2023:
The same thing we discussed yesterday, that Lagos commissioner of works need to b sacked

He has given these people so much opportunity to always talk down on Lagos without consequences, look at this mgbeke feeling funky now?

Same way that lady intruding people's privacy was called yesterday instead of been lambasted.

Imagine coming from Enugu that doesn't have water and light n also plagued by insecurities to come and talk down on Lagos brt that is not in her region?

Na see finish b all these

BATified2023:
The same thing we discussed yesterday, that Lagos commissioner of works need to b sacked

He has given these people so much opportunity to always talk down on Lagos without consequences, look at this mgbeke feeling funky now?

Same way that lady intruding people's privacy was called yesterday instead of been lambasted.

Imagine coming from Enugu that doesn't have water and light n also plagued by insecurities to come and talk down on Lagos brt that is not in her region?

Na see finish b all these

Tenses:
LagRide sound dumb. In branding 101, the business name should be easy to pronounce without holding your breathe.


tinubu is like the devil. He puts one naira in your right hand and collect 10 naira from your left hand.

femi4:
She should focus on retreiving her bbn money

chicfarmer:
Why would anyone be doing kabu kabu with car of #40m?

That model cannot work o.

Amaggedon:
So they had to add Igbo no to make benin girl to become Igbo by force? The people holding lagosians ransome using igbo hate must have noticed that igbos are hated there. There has to be this deep sitted igbo hate in yoruba land that tinubu notice and decided to use and drain the bone marrow of yoruba people. Spit

CaptainGo:
Is e-hailing taxi kabu kabu?
Is airport taxi kabu kabu?

Daily remittance is about 64K plus. Bolt drivers make way more than that daily.

With dedication and hardwork, the driver gets to own the car in 2 years plus.

This is the breakthrough that most drivers pray for.

femi4:
She should focus on retreiving her bbn money

eepeepook:
The thing I like about her is she is the most vocal BBNaija winner. As someone who received support from the grassroots, she’s speaking on behalf of their matters. She may be a millionaire, but she was no different from Nairaland bingos until she turned 25. My problem? Nigerians will fight you if you try to better their condition.



See this comment for example.

It’s the reason why some honest people choose to join the system instead of fruitlessly fighting it.