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Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Godmind2022(m): 3:11pm On Jun 29
Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.


But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.

They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.

They want affordable food.

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.


Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.


Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.

Stop making hardship look normal.

Stop treating survival as success.

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.


A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.


That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity
"They want access to credit with reasonable terms".

This is what most of us need now.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by nkemjacob2(m): 3:14pm On Jun 29
To tell how shallow this government is. What can 50k be able to solve in this economy? Is not even enough for running cost in a business for an average akara, corn roasters. (Them done see Una finish)
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by 9jatriot(m): 3:16pm On Jun 29
Lol... Since all the hardworking citizens have pushed back on the way many of these folks went about ridiculing their hustle, you guys are now the ones doing damage control.

You guys are now opening threads and creating content claiming you are not against the so-called akara sellers because more and more people are expressing disdain about the backlash of someone's honest and practical suggestion.

Imagine a bank MD, for example, whose mother went through a lot of stress to be sent to school, reading how people are ridiculing his mother's profession. Such a person may not talk but will take it personally.

Lamba king people will always create enemies for him and themselves sha.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by oroje1(m): 3:31pm On Jun 29
A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

This line make sense.....
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Laple0541(m): 3:39pm On Jun 29
Angelfrost:
Okay... So, Peter Obi is now the universal standard by which you measure everything the President of Nigeria does in power?!!


Interesting!
He’s not and he will never be, but the issue is he and his gullible brainwashed supporters are the ones that always make unnecessary noise out of every issues.

What the First Lady talked about is what microeconomics means in Economics. No country survives without the impact of that sector yet the empty barrels keep wailing.

For those that know where the country was coming from in the last few decades, where it is currently and where it’s going, they know this government is working but for the shallow minded ones, it will be difficult to see.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by YorubaPrince: 3:39pm On Jun 29
The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.
Wrong! They're rather living LAVISHLY & WASTEFULLY !!!
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by ThatOndoBoi: 3:47pm On Jun 29
Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.


But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.

They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.

They want affordable food.

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.


Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.


Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.

Stop making hardship look normal.

Stop treating survival as success.

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.


A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.


That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity

Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by morkaz(m): 3:52pm On Jun 29
Leepeak:
I nor dey kukuma read all the many talk u write for there

All I am saying is if Peter obina Gregory was the president of Nigeria
You won't hear this kind statement
Wetin ona go dey hear na
How Nigeria go take better
As proven when he was the Governor of Anambra State.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by sisisioge: 3:56pm On Jun 29
The current govt is a bad market.....there's no way to defend a terrible product! If na sane country, the president would have resigned at the onset of the massive hardship complains in Nigeria. But nah.....typical African leader with zero accountability! Na die there o.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Angelfrost(m): 3:58pm On Jun 29
Laple0541:
He’s not and he will never be, but the issue is he and his gullible brainwashed supporters are the ones that always make unnecessary noise out of every issues.

What the First Lady talked about is what microeconomics means in Economics. No country survives without the impact of that sector yet the empty barrels keep wailing.

For those that know where the country was coming from in the last few decades, where it is currently and where it’s going, they know this government is working but for the shallow minded ones, it will be difficult to see.
Guy, Peter Obi and his followers are less than 8% of the average Nigerian populace.

Are you saying over 80% of Nigerians living and breathing in this nation are solidly behind the reforms of Tinubu and his gang?!!

...Cos the evidence on ground absolutely and clearly states otherwise.

So, hiding behind Obi and his raucous followers or constantly spotlighting them won't erode the reality on ground.

If the government is truly working, no amount of noise from any opposition can hide or mask the results.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by donself9: 4:04pm On Jun 29
Alliswell248:
Sore losers and eight filled people would always wail

Point to one thing you bought in 2023 that is now x5.


Peter Obi gave 10k....Remi Tinubu gave 50k
really now we are 8te filled people, come from supporter of a man that as criticize every govt since 93 - 2023, even buhari govt, Tinubu criticize n protest against him

you want to compare our wailing on Apc to Tinubu that as wailed for over 30yrs

How much was fuel when before Tinubu was sworn in .. I will tell your blocked head
1 litre was #197 nd that useless old man said " won ni o ma di 200, 500 é fi okan ba lé .. there you have it,

197 × 5 = 985 ... Meanin fuel is over 5x the old price

Cars ... Do you know much it cost to buy camry muscle 09 and pay custom duties now .. Maybe you are stil under your parent nd they feed you

Do you know how much it cost to book local flight now cheesy i suppose curse you buh i don't child abuse
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Nteogwuija(m): 4:04pm On Jun 29
Alliswell248:
Sore losers and eight filled people would always wail

Point to one thing you bought in 2023 that is now x5.


Peter Obi gave 10k....Remi Tinubu gave 50k
Well, my rent was 300k in 2023. Landlord just increased it to 1.2million.

How many % increase is that?

Or would u advice me to go and build my own house now?
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by DEMOO07: 4:06pm On Jun 29
correctguy101:
This is the exact point but their supporters won't see it.

I mentioned how this handout would later be used as an excuse to embezzle more and the real amount given out would add up to gods-help-us figures... Then they would claim they've empowered some ghosts.

Many of us grew from the streets of Lagos and our mothers sold some of these things (mine didn't though)... I had friends who even helped their mothers to hawk back then.

But the way it was dished out is improper. Coming from someone whose family is instrumental in the increase of the current hardship. Someone who buys cars for women leaders of their party of evil-doers.

Abeg, the masses can fight all they want but they should never pray a barbarian like my Royal Self gets his hands on the tools, else...


If this family is truly serious, they should first remove their thugs from the roads. Nurtw should only be stationed at specific parks and have a stated amount they take. The monies they collect everywhere don't even reflect on the roads. So what were the collections for? They trouble even hawkers and those who stand at bus stops doing POS operations.

What are all these collections for that we don't even have good roads?

Where the madam expect them to go even sell the akara? She dey send them to their thugs wey dey everywhere as she dey advise Farmers to go to farming when she, her husband and their entire party of evil-doers don put men with guns for bush.
You have made your points and this shows you really understand what mama tinubu said. But because you guys purposely don't want to accept or tend to be mischievous you continue dragging her. All what you mentioned are another category of sets of people. Is not those sets mama were referring to or handlings. This made your argument shallow. There is no time we don't have the poor and all the categories and there is no amount you cannot start business with.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by donself9: 4:19pm On Jun 29
9jatriot:
Lol... Since all the hardworking citizens have pushed back on the way many of these folks went about ridiculing their hustle, you guys are now the ones doing damage control.

You guys are now opening threads and creating content claiming you are not against the so-called akara sellers because more and more people are expressing disdain about the backlash of someone's honest and practical suggestion.

Imagine a bank MD, for example, whose mother went through a lot of stress to be sent to school, reading how people are ridiculing his mother's profession. Such a person may not talk but will take it personally.

Lamba king people will always create enemies for him and themselves sha.
you can live in foolery, since Remi Tinubu made her statement there have being more APc media boiz going from Tv to Tv to spin the narrative ... Even sunday dare have to brag how he hawk orange n his mother sold akara to escape poverty ...i wonder why Sunday dare family did not continue the akara legacy

nobody is demeaning any profession, nobody out of joy or likeness opt to sell akara or roast corn .. People in it are in it becos no choice man must survive

Like the OP said we dont want a culture of Govt radicalizing people into survival mode as livelihood instead of living
Or you don't know their is a difference between surviving mode and living ones life

So when you kum around to gaslight, its as point as erectile dysfunction

SUNDAY dare said her mom use Akara money to train him, ... Between his time nd now .... Can we compare cost of living

What it takes our parent to raise us, is it what we are spending now to raise our kids, my friend son in crenche for our local area here ... Pay 40k per month on a 2yr old baby

please work to that akara seller in your area, sit with her ask her mama howfar ?

Who sells akara nd wish her daughter continue, why did sunday dare not continue her mama akara legacy

If it was something they were so proud of
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by eddie7: 4:24pm On Jun 29
If only they were wise enough to choose this profession for themselves, Nigeria will have been saved from their disaster.
- Cham Faliya Sharon

Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by abysirius(m): 4:31pm On Jun 29
But PO wasn't weaponising poverty when he was boasting about the 10k he gave market women and how appreciative they were? The point here is that you cannot praise PO and nail Remi for something that we know they all do. Besides, that 50k is a grant- a bailout cash that will make the difference for some people and no matter what you wanted to say about it, it is going to safe some from hunger for days.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by 9jatriot(m): 4:41pm On Jun 29
There are many Sunday Dare in Nigeria who did odd jobs. They do not pray to go back to those jobs, but they will also not encourage any lazy person who wants handouts when she/he could also have started with selling akara.

Only lazy people scam or wait for frequent handouts.

donself9:
you can live in foolery, since Remi Tinubu made her statement there have being more APc media boiz going from Tv to Tv to spin the narrative ... Even sunday dare have to brag how he hawk orange n his mother sold akara to escape poverty ...i wonder why Sunday dare family did not continue the akara legacy

nobody is demeaning any profession, nobody out of joy or likeness opt to sell akara or roast corn .. People in it are in it becos no choice man must survive

Like the OP said we dont want a culture of Govt radicalizing people into survival mode as livelihood instead of living
Or you don't know their is a difference between surviving mode and living ones life

So when you kum around to gaslight, its as point as erectile dysfunction

SUNDAY dare said her mom use Akara money to train him, ... Between his time nd now .... Can we compare cost of living

What it takes our parent to raise us, is it what we are spending now to raise our kids, my friend son in crenche for our local area here ... Pay 40k per month on a 2yr old baby

please work to that akara seller in your area, sit with her ask her mama howfar ?

Who sells akara nd wish her daughter continue, why did sunday dare not continue her mama akara legacy

If it was something they were so proud of
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by donself9: 5:45pm On Jun 29
9jatriot:
There are many Sunday Dare in Nigeria who did odd jobs. They do not pray to go back to those jobs,
Ooh really ! Buh when you oppose govt not to see such meniac jobs as posterity measure for Nigerians that are already tired of survival mode .. You said we are condescending nd demean people hustle
If your hustle give you comfort you go pray not to go back

but they will also not encourage any lazy person who wants handouts when she/he could also have started with selling akara.
i support Man must do something, but Govt must reckon with whats progressive as empowerment measure ... Selling akara can never guarantee you financial independent if you like open shop 24hrs you wil stil need your uncle or friend to give you urgent 5k ...these people are not aliens now, we have them around

I have seen someone that sold amala to build house, i have tailor, a mechanic that built house, ... but since i was born i have never heard of someone that sold akara or kulikuli to build shop sef.
You can't sell akara nd eat balance diet in a day that what 1st lady consider hope, coaching people to swim nd float in poverty why wil i want that for my fellow human being


Only lazy people scam or wait for frequent handouts
The govt you are tryin to defend, are they not always waiting from frequent hand out from world bank & IMF, they are the bad influence
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by greatiyk4u(m): 6:28pm On Jun 29
[quote author=LegendHero post=139865693]Akara sellers have been in existence since 1900, they will remain till 2099 and beyond.

I haven’t seen one Akara seller that is against the grant. Na only bitter people dey complain about it since.

you this shameless?
This task you imposed on yourself is a Herculean one
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by BluntCrazeMan: 6:43pm On Jun 29
Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.


But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.

They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.

They want affordable food.

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.


Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.


Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.

Stop making hardship look normal.

Stop treating survival as success.

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.


A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.


That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity
I stopped mentioning Naptu2 when he told me that he wasn't comfortable with me mentioning his moniker.

Then, all of a sudden, he came around one day and mentioned my moniker from no-where.!!
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by TheStoriesOfMan: 7:47pm On Jun 29
BluntCrazeMan:
I stopped mentioning Naptu2 when he told me that he wasn't comfortable with me mentioning his moniker.

Then, all of a sudden, he came around one day and mentioned my moniker from no-where.!!
You see that guy?

It's a waste of time replying him. I simply asked him to block me from seeing his posts.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Mansa6: 8:47pm On Jun 29
Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.


But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.

They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.

They want affordable food.

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.


Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.


Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.

Stop making hardship look normal.

Stop treating survival as success.

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.


A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.


That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity
Empty uncritical talk!
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by correctguy101(m): 10:20pm On Jun 29
DEMOO07:
You have made your points and this shows you really understand what mama tinubu said. But because you guys purposely don't want to accept or tend to be mischievous you continue dragging her. All what you mentioned are another category of sets of people. Is not those sets mama were referring to or handlings. This made your argument shallow. There is no time we don't have the poor and all the categories and there is no amount you cannot start business with.
The bolded is true.

But all these things are linked. You can't mention one and leave the other. I am on ground experiencing these things, they're not.

I've had a sister I bought sewing machine for harassed to pay some dubious tax because she went to buy at alaba market. She was held down until she complied. I've seen POS operators who stand to do their business pay tax and whatnot, even hawkers. So I kid you not, these women would still share whatever profits made with their thugs they permitted to punish their people they claim to be helping.

I mentioned all these as that's the reality on ground.

As per the first lady's talk, I personally have contradictory views on it as I started my own business with 30k back in the day. That's in 2010 or thereabouts. That same amount won't get you much today in my line of business.

My worry also rests on their usual character of inflating such give aways and calling them achievement.

The government should not just dish out funds like that but be inclusive in making sure things are done with the funds. But because they want to use that as an excuse to move more funds, they wouldn't care how the matter later ends.

Plus, in their circles, you sure say any of them go agree to receive 50k? This people are buying houses and cars for their underlings. Yet they tell everyone else the country is poor. What happened to not spending unnecessarily and cutting down on expenditure to forward more productive issues that'll help the economy?

That is my problem with it all... Otherwise, doing akara business and others, wetin bad for there? Without those below, you think there'll be any above?

Abegi, I no talk again on this matter.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by hush15: 6:35am On Jun 30
Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.


But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.

They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.

They want affordable food.

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.


Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.


Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.

Stop making hardship look normal.

Stop treating survival as success.

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.


A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.


That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity
This is the kind of clamoring we asking for. You very apt on this. I will be blunt with you, never has Nigeria had it so bad. Every single institution is compromised and bad. Everything is politicized and some people defend nonsense.

For those supporting this wicked government, assenting to its corrupt and biased practices, you only setting precedence that only takes Nigeria lower and backwards. The courts have gone berserk, security now play politics, education now selective, people can't farm anymore... it is appalling

Anyway, back to you comment, you have said it rightly but more importantly, that party, that man need to leave Aso rock else, nothing changes and Nigeria will be under this man servitude
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Reptyle(m): 11:02am On Jun 30
Fujiyama:
^^^
It is controversial because it is insincere, full stop.



^^^
Unfortunately, her reputation precedes her. Remember when she ridiculed her colleague in parliament because he decried Buhari's failure to secure the lives and property of Nigerians? undecided

If Gani Fawehinmi were alive (and Gani had his faults, make no mistake about it) and he gave this advice about corn, akara and kuli kuli, there would be zero controversy.



^^^
Along with millions of Nigerians, I love 'roasted' corn, kuli kuli and akara. I had some last night and I will have some more today. If those who sell these foods go on strike today, I and others will feel it.

The problem with Madam Tinubu's 'business advisory' is that it is not coming from a good place - and Nigerians can see that.
If you are overtly fixated on the giver of the advice rather than the advice itself, you most likely will repeatedly get into some hot water. I don't know if you are a Christian, but just imagine if Balaam had ignored his donkey's admonition in the Bible story as captured in Numbers 22.

Learn to reject bad advice because it is bad and not because of who gave it. Likewise, learn to accept good advice because it is true and not because you like the person who said it. True wisdom weighs ideas, not personalities. Even a broken clock tells the correct time twice a day.
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Cromagnon: 10:56pm On Jun 30
Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.


But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.
[b]
Yes they do


They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.

They want affordable food.

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.[/b]

Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.


Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.

Stop making hardship look normal.

Stop treating survival as success.

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.


A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.


That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Fujiyama: 6:27am On Jul 01
Reptyle:
If you are overtly fixated on the giver of the advice rather than the advice itself, you most likely will repeatedly get into some hot water.
^^^
No fixation here.

We are just calling a spade a spade

Reptyle:
Learn to accept good advice because it is true and not because you like the person who said it. True wisdom weighs ideas, not personalities. Even a broken clock tells the correct time twice a day.
^^^
I don't have a problem with Madam Tinubu's advice. Some of it has merit.

But accepting her advice does not preclude an honest assessment of who she is.

We can agree that some of what she said is true...and we can also agree that she has a history of anti-people speech and conduct. Two things can be true at the same time. What she said in parliament (when Adeyemi urged Buhari to do his job) will forever stand against her.

Her comments in the interview below speak volumes (note how she personalizes the 'philanthropy'). undecided There is zero appreciation of the efforts of others. undecided


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08FH5_1Y3wc?si=J9WbdddW_d_GzjMv

"We went to Ekiti recently, I empowered two thousand. Then I went to Benue, I did another two thousand."

"I have given and I keep giving".

"I remember giving for TB - when I heard there is so much TB cases, I gave two billion. To breast cancer, I gave a billion. To food malnutrition, I gave half a billion." undecided

All this 'giving' undecided - is it from her purse or it from an NGO? Donations? Or is it from the government?
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by Cromagnon: 6:27am On Jul 10
Odewaleadesoye:
The debate about Senator Oluremi Tinubu's comments on akara, agbado and kuli-kuli has divided many Nigerians. Some have defended her statement, saying there is dignity in labour and that many successful people started from humble beginnings. On that point, they are right.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with selling akara, roasting corn, making kuli-kuli, or engaging in any honest business. Millions of Nigerians have raised families, trained children through school, and built successful lives through small businesses. Honest work deserves respect.


But that is not why many Nigerians are angry.

The real issue is that Nigerians are tired of being told to manage hardship while those in power continue to live comfortably.

When a government is performing well, citizens are discussing opportunities, innovation, jobs, infrastructure, healthcare and education. When people are struggling to survive, every statement about poverty naturally becomes controversial.

Yes, ₦50,000 may help some petty traders. It may help a woman already selling food or a market trader who only needs a little support to restock goods. That is true.

But we must also ask an honest question: what about the millions of Nigerians already drowning in debt, unable to feed their families, struggling with rent, transport costs, school fees and rising food prices?

If someone owes ₦150,000, has not eaten properly for days, and is struggling to survive, how far can ₦50,000 really go?

The problem is not the grant itself. The problem is presenting survival as economic progress.

Nigerians do not want handouts forever. Nigerians want an economy that works.
[b]
Yeah they do
That's why they vote for ppl who promise handouts


They want stable electricity so businesses can grow.


No they don't
If they did they would've gotten it long ago

They want affordable food.


Premium lies

They want security so farmers can return to their farms.


Story

They want jobs that pay decent wages.

Nah


They want access to credit with reasonable terms.

They want a country where young people can dream beyond daily survival.[/b]

Recent reports also show that political activities continue across the country while many citizens are battling economic hardship and insecurity. At the same time, schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State remain a source of concern for many Nigerians, with families still hoping for their safe return.

This is why many people reacted strongly to the akara conversation. It was never really about akara.

It was about frustration.

It was about a growing feeling that ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure more sacrifices while receiving less hope in return.


Nobody is saying small businesses are bad.


That's exactly what you're saying

Nobody is saying people should be ashamed of humble beginnings.


What Nigerians are saying is simple:

Stop weaponising poverty.
[b]
Why


Stop making hardship look normal.


It is normal
Read your Bible well

Stop treating survival as success.


Survival is success

Build an economy where people sell akara because they choose to, not because they have no other option.[/b]


What's stopping you from building said economy

A nation cannot continue to measure progress by how creatively its citizens cope with suffering.
[b]

Actually if can

The true measure of progress is how many people no longer have to struggle just to survive.[/b]

That is the conversation Nigeria should be having.

Nigerians deserve more than survival. They deserve a government that creates opportunities, protects lives, grows businesses, and restores hope. Until then, conversations about akara, agbado and kuli-kuli will continue to remind us of a much bigger problem.

Odewale Adesoye (A.K.A. Green Man)
Concerned Nigerian and Advocate for Economic Opportunity
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by SeeWahala: 8:37am On Jul 10
GJames:
Naptu can do that. I don't know what he/she is waiting for?
Naptu2 is a woman aka female. She and nairalander1 the APC stooge that 'cunningly' canvasses for more extreme taxation without accountability every single day 🙄
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by SeeWahala: 8:43am On Jul 10
TheStoriesOfMan:
You see that guy?

It's a waste of time replying him. I simply asked him to block me from seeing his posts.
Naptu2 is a woman.

Forget everything you think you know about that person, she's been an undercover APC stooge right from the get go.

I clocked her almost 3 years ago and she was crying on her diary every week about me. Infact, as the block button started she has been steady in its use on me 🤗

She Sabi say I dey take eye find her, and when i Catch am na FINISHING STRAIGHT 😁
Re: Before You Defend The Akara, Agbado And Kuli-kuli Comment, Read This by GJames(m): 9:13pm On Jul 10
SeeWahala:
Naptu2 is a woman aka female. She and nairalander1 the APC stooge that 'cunningly' canvasses for more extreme taxation without accountability every single day 🙄
Very wicked human beings
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