I have been thinking about Nigeria under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and I honestly cannot ignore the direction things have taken since 2015. This is my personal view based on what we all see and also public economic data from institutions like the World Bank and Nigeria Bureau of Statistics
When APC came in, one of the biggest promises was stability and economic growth. But over time, the numbers and reality on ground tell a different story for many Nigerians
Inflation has consistently stayed high in recent years. Food prices especially have gone up so fast that basic living has become harder for the average household. Even when income increases slightly, it does not match the rise in cost of living
The value of the naira has also weakened significantly compared to major foreign currencies. This has affected import costs, business operations and even everyday survival for people depending on foreign goods or tools
Unemployment and underemployment have also remained major issues, especially among young people. Many graduates are either underpaid or stuck in informal jobs that cannot sustain them
At the same time, national debt has increased over the years, which raises questions about long term financial stability and how future generations will handle repayment
To be fair, there have been some infrastructure projects and policy reforms introduced during this period. But for many people, those improvements do not yet match the economic pressure they are feeling daily
So my conclusion is simple. From a data driven and lived experience perspective, Nigeria under APC has not translated into better living conditions for most citizens
The real question I keep asking is this
Are we actually moving forward as a country, or are we just managing decline while things get harder for the average person
aniekeme
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Inflation has been one of the biggest issues. Food prices especially have increased so much that basic living costs now take a bigger share of income than before
The naira also tells a clear story. Its value against the dollar has dropped significantly over the years, and that affects everything from imports to small business costs
Unemployment is another major concern, especially for young people. Many graduates are either underemployed or stuck in low paying informal work that cannot sustain them
To be fair, there have been infrastructure projects and policy attempts, but the question is whether those improvements are reaching people fast enough to match economic pressure
So the real debate is this. Are we actually progressing as a country, or are we just adapting to a slower economy while everyday life gets harder for most people