Social media activist VeryDarkMan has taken a swipe at First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her recent advice encouraging Nigerians to venture into businesses such as frying akara, roasting corn and selling kuli-kuli.
Reacting in a video, VeryDarkMan argued that the suggestion reflects a lack of meaningful plans for Nigerian youths. He pointed to his own monthly empowerment initiative, saying he provides financial support to help people acquire vocational skills and become self-reliant.
The activist also revealed that he would increase the monthly funding for the programme to N1.5 million, with six beneficiaries receiving support to learn a trade of their choice.
He said:
“I dey give money to people every month so that people will empower themselves but did you hear what the president’s wife said? That people should go and fry akara, fry corn and sell kuli kuli for 2026. These people don’t have any good plans for the youth. At least now you people will value me.”
“So now I go carry the money up go N1.5m for 6 people to learn handwork every month end. You’ll tell me the work you want to do and they go share the money to una. Abeg make una learn handwork o. The good plan government have for you na akara and kuli kuli.”
