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VIDEO: Tinubu’s aide says N10,000 can feed modest family for several days; Tells Nigerians to ‘Cut Their Coat According to Their Size’

During a Heated Debate, Special Adviser To The President On Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua Was Asked a Question: “Would You Rather Prefer a $1000 Today In 2026 Under Tinubu Or $1000 In 2015?”…..His Response…🤔 https://t.co/pE1cereEDU pic.twitter.com/rRssZKHEXN

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The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has said a modest Nigerian family can still feed for several days with N10,000 despite rising food prices and growing economic hardship across the country. Fasua stated this while speaking during a members-only Coffee Hangout organised by Kay Hikers Club in Abuja.

A video from the event shared on the club’s official Instagram page on Thursday captured a tense exchange between the presidential aide and a female participant who lamented the rising cost of living, insecurity and declining purchasing power among Nigerians. The attendee questioned the affordability of basic food items, saying many citizens now struggle to meet daily needs.

“Are you aware that you can no longer buy tomato ₦500 from the market as you used to 10, 15 years ago? Are you also aware that the basic thing, as basic as food is now something you have to beg for?” she asked. She also linked increasing street crime and insecurity to worsening economic conditions and poor earnings among low-income Nigerians.

Responding, Fasua argued that Nigerians should avoid exaggerating the country’s economic situation, while urging households to manage their finances more carefully.

He admitted that prices of goods had increased but maintained that prudent spending could help families cope with the situation. “A modest family will feed for several days with ₦10,000,” he said.

Fasua further advised Nigerians to embrace more disciplined spending habits. “You will know how to cut your goat according to your cloth. You can go to the market, I go to the market too. I have customers in Utako market, in Wuse market. I like shopping. I like going to the market. I test things. You can buy foodstuff which you cook at home,” he added.

The presidential aide also said government could not satisfy every public expectation, stressing that citizens must adapt to current economic realities. “I know things are expensive, more expensive than they were before. But if we want sensation, government will never win,” he said.

Fasua also rejected comparisons between Nigeria’s living conditions and those of the United States, insisting that local purchasing power should be the standard for measuring economic realities.

“We are not in the US. Everybody has to deal with his own currency. That’s what is called purchasing power parity. $10 will go so far in this country but in the US you can do very little with it.”

Ever8090:
And to think that 10,000 can't even buy him brake fast is the reason why I got angry

Racoon:
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Racoon:
Nigeria have wicked people in government.

HacheNoire:
The problem with Tope is that, she is not familiar with world dynamics and her scope is only confined to Nigeria!

Towards inflation, Nigeria is not the only country being impacted!

I am glad this is an open forum where we have far and wide personalities. In the major countries where Nigerians immigrate to, be it Canada, US or the UK, same question will always trigger same answers .

$10,000 was worth much more in 2015 than in 2026 right inside the US, and same applies to Canada and the UK.

Let use an essential commodity like petrol in the UK. The pump price was averaging 104p/litre in 2015 but now 157p/litre. This reflects across all boards and even higher on some other commodities.

A brand new base Toyota Corolla in the US cost $17k in 2015, it’s now $23k in 2026, and that’s a basic car for the common man to commute. Factoring interest rate in 2015 is far behind that of 2026, you know it’s a kill

No country in our bracket is making it easy for its citizens. These are international economic forces impacting the world.

I did will accept blames on behalf of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), that we have not moved towards self dependency. But that cannot be done in 8, 15 or 20 years? Change is a gradual and consistent process.

Our Great country has suffered from military and incompetent civilian rule. We have big challenges and why the global inflation is impacting us the most.

One thing I can guarantee is that, with the trajectory His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is steering Nigeria towards, it’s is guaranteed the best days are close, based on the sacrifices we making today.

The pain is enormous and that I am aware and also feel, but the bigger wins and accomplishments lies ahead.

Our generation will be remembered for the sacrifices we made towards a better Nigeria.

Ever8090:
And to think that 10,000 can't even buy him brake fast is the reason why I got angry

Isobug:
They are not down to earth. They don't really know what a common man is passing through

agulion:
Some of us Yoruba Muslims can manage our family with that amount for about 4days

Lithiumite:
Whats your business with how much he spends for breakfast are you within the same income threshold.....several upscale restaurants are opening all over the country on a daily basis and several budget ones are also very much available.......a thousand naira can still get you a decent breakfast and 10k might not be able to get you same depending where you go.

Lithiumite:
Don't people eat $100 dollar meals at a go,whats my business with that must i go to eat where they do......I also infered that 1k can still get you a decent breakfast to get you rolling for the day but you ignored that and started ranting,hows thatvl arse licking shouldibtell him where he must eat...... I don't understand your angst.....even if he is currently a govt official should he be earning pittance?

Lithiumite:
Whats your business with how much he spends for breakfast are you within the same income threshold.....several upscale restaurants are opening all over the country on a daily basis and several budget ones are also very much available.......a thousand naira can still get you a decent breakfast and 10k might not be able to get you same depending where you go.

Racoon:
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