
Bayo Onanuga, a presidential spokesman, stated that he does not agree with the perception of widespread hunger in Nigeria, claiming that many citizens are benefiting from the policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration. He expressed these views during an interview on Arise Television, where he highlighted various government initiatives that he believes are positively impacting the populace.
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