‘Nigeria’s Progress Must Move from Macros to Micros’
Stories by Chinedu Eze Convener of Prosperous Naija I See, Abiodun Oshinibosi, has called for a new mindset of constructive patriotism in Nigeria, urging citizens to acknowledge measurable national progress
Chinedu Eze, convener of Prosperous Naija I See, has urged Nigerians to adopt a new mindset of constructive patriotism, recognizing tangible progress while tackling economic and social issues. Speaking at the Prosperous Naija I See Independence Countdown Finale, Oshinibosi likened Nigeria's development to a house still under construction, emphasizing the need for ongoing investment, maintenance, innovation, and shared responsibility.
He stressed that the initiative's central message is that what is consistently observed shapes one's eventual identity, but optimism should be coupled with responsibility and action. The "Prosperous House" metaphor was employed throughout the Independence countdown to illustrate the various components required to build a prosperous nation, from establishing the foundation and raising pillars to addressing leakages, installing systems, furnishing the structure, and ensuring sustainability.
Oshinibosi acknowledged recent economic reforms and improvements in macroeconomic indicators, such as a reported 4.43 percent real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 3.89 percent in the first quarter, and a moderation of headline inflation to 15.39 percent in August, while noting that food inflation remained significantly higher.
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