Tinubu’s reforms have increased hardship, says former lawmaker Sam Onuigbo

Sam Onuigbo, a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, acknowledged that the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market had contributed to higher transport and food costs. Speaking Monday at a meeting with Globe Legislators members in Umuahia, Abia State, he described the measures as necessary to address structural economic problems but said their benefits must improve purchasing power and living standards. He cited increased crude oil production, the Dangote Refinery, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and major road projects as initiatives requiring continued commitment. Onuigbo urged support for Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 while cautioning that backing the administration should not mean overlooking its shortcomings.