By Uloma Peace Okorie
Many Nigerians are expressing concern over the lifestyle and public engagements of Seyi Tinubu, son of the President. While he has been seen sharing large sums of money with selected groups, critics argue that such gestures appear to favor those already connected or relatively comfortable, leaving struggling citizens feeling excluded.
In Abuja, members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have appealed for broader, more inclusive support. Journalists in the Federal Capital Territory operate in the same city as the seat of power, yet many face economic hardship, especially following the subsidy removal and rising cost of living. They believe that meaningful interventions targeting working professionals, including journalists, would have a more lasting and equitable impact.
There is also growing frustration among citizens who feel that the benefits of recent economic decisions are limited to political office holders — the President, state governors, and top government officials — while ordinary Nigerians continue to grapple with inflation, high transport costs, and declining purchasing power. Many people argue that philanthropy should be structured to uplift vulnerable communities, empower youth, support small businesses, and strengthen institutions like the media.
At a time when millions are struggling, Nigerians expect public figures close to power to demonstrate empathy, fairness, and inclusive outreach. Touching lives should go beyond symbolic cash gifts and instead focus on sustainable support that reaches ordinary citizens, including journalists in the FCT who play a vital role in informing the public.
The call is simple: let interventions be broader, fairer, and focused on those truly in need.