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In an era defined by global economic turmoil and the constant struggle against societal inequality, governments worldwide have a profound responsibility to shield their citizens from the biting impacts of these hardships. Unfortunately, in the case of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, this commitment to public welfare appears to be subverted by misguided attempts at populist governance.

President Tinubu recently proposed to dispense N8,000 to 12 million households for six months, a move that his administration parades as an effort to alleviate the burden of the populace. This initiative is not only bewilderingly shortsighted but also representative of a …

Successive Nigerian governments have for many years continued to hold on to the selfish narrative that citizens must make sacrifices if they ever want to experience a difference in their lives or anything with the semblance of development. However, these same citizens who have had to endure years of bad governance have continuously watched their leaders do the exact opposite of what they preach.

Once again, ordinary Nigerians have been called upon to make fresh sacrifices. This time, for the removal of fuel subsidy. But the apparent reality is that these citizens would have been more willing to cooperate if …