Public Backlash Grows After Tinubu’s Aide Speaks On ₦10,000 Living Cost Claim

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has urged Nigerians to adopt more modest spending habits in response to rising economic challenges.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Fasua made the remarks during a members-only Coffee Hangout organised by the Kay Hikers Club in Abuja, where he encouraged citizens to align their expenses with their income levels.

He advised Nigerians to “cut their coat according to their size,” stressing the importance of financial discipline amid ongoing economic pressure.

His comments came during a heated exchange with a female participant who raised concerns about inflation, insecurity, and the declining purchasing power affecting many households. She argued that basic necessities had become unaffordable for a large number of Nigerians.

While acknowledging that the cost of goods has increased, Fasua maintained that families could still manage their resources if they planned carefully.

“A modest family will feed for several days with ₦10,000,” he said.

He further encouraged Nigerians to adopt more practical spending behaviours and make informed choices when shopping.

“You will know how to cut your coat according to your cloth. You can go to the market, I go to the market too. I have customers in Utako market, in Wuse market. I like shopping. I like going to the market. I test things. You can buy foodstuff which you cook at home,” he added.

Fasua also noted that while the government is aware of rising costs, it cannot meet all expectations, urging citizens to adjust to prevailing economic realities.

“I know things are expensive, more expensive than they were before. But if we want sensation, government will never win,” he said.