Tinubu’s Aide Laments High Rent as Landlady Increases Rent by ₦1 Million
A senior aide to President Bola Tinubu has expressed frustration over the soaring cost of rent in Nigeria after waking up to a sudden ₦1 million increment from his landlady.
The aide, whose name remains undisclosed, took to social media to share his ordeal, highlighting the financial burden that many Nigerians face due to rising rent prices. He lamented how, despite his position in government, he was not spared from the harsh economic realities affecting the country.
“This morning, I woke up to a rent increment of ₦1 million from my landlady. The cost of living keeps skyrocketing, and even those in government positions are not exempt,” he wrote.
His revelation has sparked reactions from Nigerians, with many criticizing the government’s inability to regulate rent prices and provide affordable housing. Others pointed out that if a top government official is struggling with high rent, the situation is even worse for ordinary citizens.
Nigeria has been grappling with inflation and a high cost of living, with rent in major cities like Lagos and Abuja increasing drastically. Many landlords cite rising building material costs and economic instability as reasons for these increments.
Experts have called on the government to implement rent control policies and boost investment in affordable housing projects to ease the burden on Nigerians.
Meanwhile, social media users continue to debate the issue, with some sympathizing with the aide and others seeing it as a reflection of the country’s broader economic challenges.
