Nigerians are regarded as some of the most intelligent people across the globe. They have shown resilience, grit, and instinct to survive in some of the deadliest terrains globally.
Not only have they shown the characteristics indicated above, but they have also excelled in almost all sectors they find themselves in. Whether it be science, academia, politics, or entertainment, their talent is enormous.
While the talents remain, various governments have failed to take advantage of what is available to them.
These governments since 1999 have promised to introduce policies that benefit the growing youth population but have failed to live up to expectations, while some have partly fulfilled these promises.
President Bola Tinubu, since he assumed office on May 29, has displayed a commitment to Nigeria's younger population by appointing Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim as the Minister of Youth Development and announcing a 30-day youth conference in his Independence Day broadcast on October 1st.
While these actions have garnered mixed reactions from political and social commentators, they have not been wholly received by the young population who continue to be skeptical of the government's policy statements.
The recent fuel hike by the state-owned oil company, NNPC Ltd, has continued to make the administration unpopular and has generated reactions, especially on social media.
Social media users have reacted to the new hike by describing President Bola Tinubu as "T-Pain," a term that is now trending on social media.
See the posts below
Why is this image of T-Pain going viral?
— Chima Echefule (@Chimacoeche) October 9, 2024
Life of a Chronic liar. pic.twitter.com/KLMLxmHL6g
If T Pain applied this, Nigerians wouldn't be suffering today.. pic.twitter.com/xswkpvQKkL
— ππ€π°π πππ¨π¦ ππ¬π ππ¨π§ (@ukocarter) October 8, 2024
T-pain will NEVER stop until the people rise and collectively STOP him without sentiments. pic.twitter.com/V9pbOWYA28
— Ossy FA (@iamossy_) October 9, 2024
T-pain legacy on his people. Disgusting animals amongst humans. Look at what y'all are doing to your future generation because of greed. Uncultured set of animals. pic.twitter.com/GIU5CRZdjn
— C.C.Obi-dientβ’ #RetiredNigerian (@ccodaceo) October 10, 2024
Tpain has gone 17 months or 35.41% of his tenure & not done a single structured media interview, at home or abroad.
— A+A (@agupard_a) October 10, 2024
In that time heβs managed to increase inflation by 33%, ballooned the national debt by over 20%, wiped off 75% of Nairaβs value, & shrank the GDP by over 50% pic.twitter.com/VrbKFSsDa5
Next will data prices. π
— Uche Samuel The Bridge Builder (@uchesame) October 9, 2024
At leat it will reduce the number of crazy folks on this app.
T-pain in da building. pic.twitter.com/1IoXa1tz8L
Fuel still sells for β¦52 in Libya buh let's keep tolerating T-pain anti-people impunity pic.twitter.com/8V7SQFrzU0
— β’ (@ogbuka_) October 9, 2024
