Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, has urged Nigerian youths to focus on being productive and creative rather than spending time criticizing leaders on social media.
Speaking during an interview on *Channels TV* on Tuesday, Fasua emphasized that young people have access to numerous opportunities and skills they can acquire to secure employment.
“The opportunities are there—open your eyes and stay positioned,” he said. “If someone makes themselves unemployable, they will struggle. But if you take advantage of available resources, even free online training, you can improve your chances.”
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He added, “It’s either you spend time insulting the government and wealthy individuals online, or you take training to reposition yourself for better opportunities.”
While acknowledging the current economic challenges, Fasua pointed out that the Tinubu administration’s reforms are beginning to yield positive results.
He remarked, “Times have changed. Nobody is saying people should continue to suffer. But often, people only express hardship, while those benefiting from the economy remain silent.
“For instance, in this same country, a comedian reportedly lost over $3 million—about ₦6 billion—to forex gambling. No one would have guessed he had that amount, and he still has money today. So, we are not saying people should suffer; we are saying the economy is already gaining momentum.”
