Post by Adedayo Oduwobi (@stopit)

PART 2: THE ECONOMY AND THE COST OF SURVIVING

Every government can point to economic theories.

But ordinary people judge an economy differently.

They judge it from their kitchens.

They judge it from their pockets.

They judge it when they enter a market.

Today, many Nigerians say the cost of living has become unbearable.

Rent has skyrocketed.

Transportation fares have multiplied.

Food prices have risen dramatically.

Small businesses struggle with operating costs.

Many workers earn the same salaries they earned years ago while prices continue to rise around them.

A family that could survive on a modest income before now finds itself making impossible choices between:

* Food
* School fees
* Transportation
* Rent
* Healthcare

The removal of fuel subsidies was presented as a necessary reform.

Supporters argue it was needed to save government finances.

Critics argue that adequate protections for ordinary Nigerians were not put in place before the policy was implemented.

The result?

Many citizens feel they are carrying the burden while political leaders continue to enjoy privileges unavailable to ordinary people.

The economy is not just about GDP figures.

It is about whether citizens can live with dignity.

If economic reforms are working, when will ordinary Nigerians begin to feel the benefits?

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