Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga says he does not believe Nigeria is experiencing the level of widespread hunger often claimed by critics of the government.
According to him, although many citizens are facing economic hardship, business and commercial activities continue across the country, indicating that the situation is not as severe as some portray.
His remarks come amid rising inflation, soaring food prices and growing concerns over the impact of economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The comments have renewed debate over the effectiveness of the government’s economic policies and whether ordinary Nigerians are benefiting from efforts to stabilise the economy.