Nigerians who don’t see progress need ‘Tinubu eyeglasses’ – Remi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigerians who fail to see the country’s progress need “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses,” citing improvements at airports as an exampl Read More:…
The remark comes as President Bola Tinubu's administration continues to face public scrutiny over the economic hardship that followed major policy shifts since May 2023, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira, both of which triggered sharp spikes in the cost of living. Government officials, including the president himself, have repeatedly pointed to reforms and infrastructure upgrades, such as the airport improvements cited by the First Lady, as evidence of progress, even as many Nigerians say they are yet to feel any relief in their daily lives.
As the president's wife, Oluremi Tinubu has periodically used public appearances to defend her husband's policies and rally support for the administration. Her "Tinubu eyeglasses" comment is the latest in a series of statements by government figures urging Nigerians to look beyond immediate hardship and recognise longer-term gains, a framing that critics argue glosses over the lived economic pain of inflation, unemployment and currency depreciation. The headlines across outlets largely agree on the quote and its context, though none provide further detail on the specific event or venue where she spoke, nor on any reaction from the public or opposition figures.