Wahab Okoya, son of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has ignited widespread debate on social media after stating that Nigeria is better today than it was three years ago, arguing that the government is not receiving enough credit for visible improvements.
Okoya made the remark during a public conversation, where he claimed that progress is particularly noticeable to Nigerians who studied abroad and later returned home.
According to him, improvements in infrastructure, lifestyle, and the general environment are clear when compared to previous years.
“If you compare Nigeria today to Nigeria three years ago, we are getting better,” Okoya said. “For those of us who went to school abroad and came back, the change is very visible. We are not giving the government enough credit.”
However, his comments quickly triggered mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians pushing back against his assessment. Critics argued that rising costs of living, economic hardship, and persistent insecurity continue to define daily life for the majority of citizens.
Social media reactions
@bod_republic wrote: “I for talk o… but at what cost.”
@iamjlamar1 commented: “If person talk now, na DSS una go take find person up and down.”
@umenta added: “You don’t ask a rich kid about living conditions. Ask a market woman or a bricklayer who survives on daily income.”
@mr_chiboi offered a more balanced view, saying: “Interesting perspective. Change can be slow and uneven, but giving credit shouldn’t blind us to issues like security and infrastructure.”
The debate highlights the widening gap between elite perceptions of progress and the lived experiences of everyday Nigerians.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
