Wahab Okoya, son of billionaire Razaq Okoya, has come under heavy criticism and trolling after saying Nigeria is “better” now compared to three years ago. His comments sparked outrage online, with many accusing him of being out of touch due to his privileged background.
In a YouTube interview, Wahab Okoya stated:
“If you compare Nigeria of three years ago to Nigeria of today, we’re getting better. I know it’s because you guys live in Nigeria, but for us that go to school and come back, like when I come back, the change is so visible. We are not giving our government credit because it’s hard, and they are really trying.”
Well in a way he may be right to an extent cos the last time i visited Nigeria, I was shocked at the modern things i saw, shocked at the clean road and orderliness in some places.....Shocked at modern eateries as well...You wont understand it until you are out of Naija for a while....
Chai
ReplyDeleteHe can’t even relate at all
His definition of Nigerian being better is exactly what you wrote big sis. New eateries, new houses and structures and new bridges.
The average man definition of the country getting better is buying fuel cheap, getting good amenities, buying food stuff cheap in the market, having good health care and prompt security.
You are so right!
DeleteAnd those new eatries and houses are only accesible to the rich even the rich cough out a chunk of money to access them. Its well
Delete"We're getting better", how Wahab. Hooooow?????
ReplyDeleteNa silver spoon kid him be. He can't relate at all. Make una pardon him
ReplyDeleteNepo baby talking wetin omokekere sabi
ReplyDeleteHe does not know what he is saying.
ReplyDeleteWhat does he know?
ReplyDeleteThere are efforts, even though the problems are enormous but there visible progress.
ReplyDeleteThank you. He only didn't present it well.
DeleteSome bvs need to be on a drone and view Lagos.
Watch old clips of Lagos State and compare.
There's massive development in infrastructure but the poverty level is alarming.
Lagosians can't afford basic amenities,stopped following international gigs because they can't even afford fuel for generators or subscription for paid tv. So laid back.
Food nko, small small nylons are what they leave the the tills in shopping malls with,it's shocking. Now resort to herbal medicine because hospital bills are alarming.
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Lol. Nigeria is 10 times worse than it was 3years ago. Wahav lives in a bubble. Only we that live in the real Nigeria knows how bad it has become.
ReplyDeleteA whole okoya, wat does he know
DeleteNepo child
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way when I visited Lagos last December, after 4 years of being away.
ReplyDeleteI agree with him on that. Let’s learn to give govt - state - their credit when they do well.
They should do the needful, bad roads everywhere, basic amenities nko..no to build build for their interest
DeleteRidiculous. Good road,eatery blah blah blah. So thats how they measure getting better in your village?
ReplyDeleteNo we use the HDI how many people have the basic neccessities of life. Dont say this tin again o
Awwwwn,Nepo baby and his definition of getting better
ReplyDeleteGetting better kwa? Is that why AJ's friends and Chimamanda's child died needless deaths?? Health, education, food, shelter and clean water are the right measures.
ReplyDeleteDo they tell you people does not dies from accident in develop countries? Or high risk treatment on young children could results into fatality even in the most advance countries?
DeleteHe doesn't know anything, just saying what comes to his you young head.
ReplyDeletePrices of basic needs have tripled in the last three years. The purchasing power of an average Nigerian has reduced by triple fold.
I make more money now, compared to three years ago but I buy lesser stuff with that increased money compared to three years ago.
It's so sad 😭
Smally.. what do you know?
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