19-Year-Old Billionaire’s Son Wahab Okoya Says Nigeria Has Improved Compared to Three Years Ago!

19-Year-Old Billionaire’s Son Wahab Okoya Says Nigeria Has Improved Compared to Three Years Ago!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan (Editor-in-Chief) | Sele Media Africa Journalist

Lagos, Nigeria — Wahab Okoya, the 19-year-old son of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has sparked nationwide conversation after asserting that Nigeria “is getting better” compared to three years ago and calling for more recognition of the government’s efforts.

In a recent interview shared on a popular YouTube show hosted by Cruise, Wahab Okoya, who spends much of his time overseas for education, remarked on the visible improvements he observes when returning to Nigeria from abroad.

“If you compare Nigeria of three years ago to Nigeria of today, we are getting better. For us that go to school abroad and come back, the change is so visible. We are not giving the government enough credit,” Okoya said in the interview, stressing that Nigerians should acknowledge the government’s efforts despite ongoing challenges.

According to reports, he also suggested that while many Nigerians based within the country may not see the progress firsthand, the improvements are clear to those who travel and return.

Okoya’s comments come amid heightened debate about Nigeria’s socioeconomic conditions, particularly fuel prices and inflation, which have been central to public frustration. During the interview, he admitted surprise upon learning the current price of fuel, a statement that further fueled discussion online about his perspective.

Public Reaction: Divided Views on Progress

The billionaire’s son’s views have elicited mixed reactions across social media and public forums. Some commentators argue his perspective reflects a privileged, outside-looking view that doesn’t fully capture the lived experiences of everyday Nigerians dealing with economic hardship. Others have called for a more nuanced discussion about the nation’s trajectory and the metrics used to judge improvement.

A poll on a major Nigerian forum showed a substantial portion of participants disagreed with Okoya’s assessment, highlighting a gap between elite and grassroots perceptions of national progress. [^4]

Context: Ongoing Debate Over Nigeria’s Path Forward

Okoya’s remarks arrive at a time when conversations around governance, economic policy, and national development are particularly intense. Many Nigerians continue to voice concerns over living costs, energy supply, and public services, even as others point to infrastructural or macro-economic indicators that may suggest shifts in certain sectors.

Whether Okoya’s optimistic outlook signals broader improvements or reflects the viewpoint of a globally mobile elite remains a topic of robust public debate.

Citations

1: Legit.ng — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1695124-billionaire-okoyas-son-admits-ignorance-fuel-price-nigeria-praises-government-viral-video/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

2: P.M. News — https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/02/02/wahab-okoya-under-fire-for-claiming-nigeria-is-better/

3: Gistlover — https://www.gistlover.com/wahab-okoya-expresses-surprise-at-fuel-prices-credits-government-for-progress/

4: Nairaland — https://www.nairaland.com/8612183/nigeria-better-now-than-3

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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