President Tinubu, Can you Hear their Cries?
Mr. President, can you hear them? The wails of your people echo through the streets—fathers unable to feed their children, Nigerians crushed under the weight of rising prices, and youths losing faith in a future that seems to slip further from their grasp.
The hardship is unbearable. Life has become a cruel battle for survival, and hope is turning into a luxury many can no longer afford. On May 29, 2023, the very day you took office, the petrol subsidy was removed, unleashing a tidal wave of economic distress.
Fuel prices skyrocketed, transportation costs soared, and food became an unreachable treasure for the common man. Mr. President, you promised renewed hope, yet Nigerians are gasping for air under the weight of inflation, a crumbling naira, and a reality that grows harsher by the day.
The statistics paint a grim picture. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), inflation reached 22.84% in December 2023, a steep rise from the previous month. Unemployment continues to surge, with countless graduates roaming the streets, degrees in hand but no jobs in sight.
The markets tell the real story—tomatoes that once cost ₦200 are now ₦1,000; a bag of rice is priced like gold, and bread, the most basic of foods, is now a luxury. Mr. President, is this the renewed hope Nigerians voted for? Even businesses are not spared.
The small-scale trader who once made a modest living now faces empty shelves and dwindling customers. The factory owner watches helplessly as production costs spiral out of control.
Across the nation, entrepreneurs, the backbone of any thriving economy, are shutting down, crushed by the weight of an economy in free fall. Where is the lifeline for the millions drowning in this economic storm?
Mr. President, Nigerians are not asking for miracles. They are asking for leadership that truly understands their pain. They want policies that ease, not worsen, their suffering. They want a government that sees their hunger not as statistics but as a crisis demanding urgent action.
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It is not enough to acknowledge the hardship; bold and decisive action is needed to pull Nigerians back from the edge. The reality on the streets is far more brutal than economic data can capture.
Every day, men and women wake up not knowing whether they will eat, and children watch their parents struggle in despair. Crime is rising, not because Nigerians are lawless, but because desperation is pushing many into unthinkable choices.
Insecurity is worsening because an idle, starving population is a breeding ground for unrest. Mr. President, this is not just an economic crisis—it is a national emergency that demands immediate intervention. Beyond policies and economic strategies, Nigerians need to see empathy and a genuine connection between their government and their realities.
The leadership of a nation is not just about figures and boardroom meetings; it is about feeling the pulse of the people and responding with urgency. The streets of Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Maiduguri are filled with tired, frustrated citizens who need more than speeches—they need solutions that will put food on their tables and restore their dignity.
Where is the relief for the struggling farmer whose harvest barely fetches a profit? Where is the plan for affordable healthcare when hospitals remain ill-equipped and doctors continue to flee the country?
Where is the assurance that children in public schools will have quality education instead of classrooms without teachers or books? The Nigerian people are weary, Mr. President. The daily struggle is breaking their spirits.
It is not too late to change course. The suffering can end if your administration prioritizes affordable food, stable electricity, genuine job creation, and a revitalized economy that works for the many, not just the privileged few. The time for grand speeches is over. Nigerians need action.
Mr. President, listen to the people who trusted you with their votes. Their patience is running out. Their cries cannot be ignored. The clock is ticking. Will you be the leader who heard their cries and acted, or the one who watched them suffer in silence?
By PRNigeria
