Sam Amadi, a former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has voiced his disagreement with First Lady Oluremi Tinubu regarding her suggestions that citizens should pursue small-scale ventures like selling akara, roasting corn, or making kulikuli to support their livelihoods.
Sharing his thoughts on X, Amadi stated that the First Lady’s rhetoric prioritizes political survival over functional governance. He suggested that such advice is a calculated move to maintain a voter base through minor financial inducements rather than implementing substantial economic reforms.
Amadi emphasized that while the Tinubu administration displays high political proficiency, this skill set does not automatically result in effective public administration. He cautioned that the country will remain stuck in a cycle of economic stagnation if the government continues to rely on such strategies. These comments were made after the First Lady, while addressing state governors’ wives in Abuja, encouraged struggling citizens to remain hopeful and mentioned that her office provides grants to help people start modest businesses. She also detailed various personal contributions she has made across sectors such as healthcare, education, and agriculture to support the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
