Reno Omokri has criticized Nigerians who frequently say, “May Nigeria not happen to me.”
In a recent social media message, Omokri emphasized that misfortunes occur worldwide, and it’s misleading to suggest that only Nigeria experiences difficulties. He expressed his hope that Nigeria continues to be a part of his life, highlighting how people often overlook their achievements within the country.
“May Nigeria continue to happen to me and remain a part of my life for as long as I live!
Whenever unfortunate events occur, critics of our nation are quick to claim that ‘Nigeria has happened’ to them. Yet, when positive outcomes arise, they rarely credit Nigeria for those successes.
Good and bad are universal constants, much like the balance of light and darkness, and are intrinsic to human experience.
Consider this: annually, the United States records around 20,000 homicides-more than double Nigeria’s rate. Yet, Americans don’t typically denounce their country because of this.
We live on Earth, not in a utopia.
Our planet is inherently imperfect, which means challenges are inevitable.
Under President Tinubu’s administration, 600,000 Nigerians have benefited from federal student loans to pursue higher education. Isn’t that a positive example of Nigeria working for its citizens?
Food prices have decreased nationwide. Back in 1975, inflation soared above 40%. Today, it stands at 20.12%, down from 21.88% in July. How many countries can claim to be successfully curbing inflation? Take Argentina, for instance, which Peter Obi once praised-its economy is currently struggling, as noted by popular artist Davido.
Electricity supply has seen significant improvements. Nigeria recently set a new record with a peak power generation of 5,801.84MW and a maximum daily energy output of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours (MWh), the highest in the nation’s history. Isn’t that a sign of Nigeria progressing?
Nigeria has transitioned from being Africa’s largest petrol importer to a net exporter of refined petroleum products. When President Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, Nigeria was the continent’s top fuel importer. Today, South Africa holds that position. According to the International Energy Agency, Nigeria is now West Africa’s leading exporter of refined petroleum, contributing to lower fuel prices. Only three civilian administrations-Yar’adua, Jonathan, and now Tinubu-have achieved this milestone. This is another example of Nigeria advancing.
Our economy has grown by $67 billion in just two years, expanding Nigeria’s GDP from ₦269.29 trillion on May 29, 2023, to ₦372.8 trillion today.
This growth means that $100 spent in a Nigerian market can purchase more goods and services than the same amount would in many other African countries such as Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Ethiopia, or South Africa.
Nigeria is a remarkable nation, though not flawless-perfection belongs to the divine. No country on Earth is without its challenges.
We can focus on the negatives, but it’s important to recognize the many positive developments happening in Nigeria that often go unreported because of our fascination with bad news.”
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