There is starvation however persons are constructing homes -Wike’s aide tells Gen Z’s complaining about poverty (video)

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has pushed again in opposition to the narrative of widespread poverty and starvation championed by Generation Z Nigerians, arguing that financial actions and development stay strong.

Appearing on Africa Independent Television’s (AIT) Democracy Today programme, Olayinka addressed ongoing public discussions regarding the extreme value of residing disaster, inflation, and financial reforms underneath the present administration.

While acknowledging public issues relating to financial pressures, Olayinka questioned absolutely the framing of the hardship narrative by youthful demographics, declaring seen indices of personal growth and ongoing development throughout communities.

The remarks come amid an intensifying nationwide dialog over the affect of federal financial insurance policies, rising meals costs, and shifting residing requirements for younger Nigerians, as political stakeholders align positions forward of the 2027 basic elections.