Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she describes as a significant shift in Nigeria’s economic trajectory, moving the country from a consumption-based to a production-oriented economy. In a recent social media post, the actress highlighted the progress Nigeria has made under Tinubu’s administration, particularly in the area of trade, where she noted a reduction in imports and an increase in exports.
Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, Badmus pointed out that Nigeria’s export volume has seen a remarkable rise, contributing to an unprecedented trade surplus of N14 trillion in just eight months. “Our imports are reducing, and our exports are increasing. That is a sign that our economy is expanding. For the year-to-date 2024, our imports were N24.44 trillion, while our exports stood at N38.59 trillion. This gives us an unprecedented trade surplus of over N14 trillion in just eight months,” she wrote.
The actress emphasized that such figures had never been recorded in Nigeria’s history, describing it as a refreshing change in the country’s economic structure. She praised Tinubu’s leadership for driving this positive shift from consumption to production.
Despite her praise, Badmus’s comments come against the backdrop of widespread hardship and inflation in the country. Last month, millions of Nigerians took to the streets in the ‘End Hunger Protests,’ voicing their frustrations over the rising cost of living.
While Badmus acknowledged the challenging economic conditions, her remarks highlighted a different perspective, focusing on the long-term gains in trade and economic expansion that the administration aims to achieve.
