To commemorate Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1st, Nollywood actress Adaora Ukoh shared a timely public service announcement.
Nollywood actress Adaora Ukoh took to Instagram, urging her followers to refrain from wishing her “Happy Independence Day,” threatening to block anyone who disobeys, and instead opting to celebrate the start of a new month with a “Happy New Month” wish.
“Pls, no matter what you do in Life, please do not send me Happy Independence 2moro, I beg you. I will block whoever does so. Please, Happy New Month will do.
Public Service Announcement.
Let me be the first to wish my Insta family Happy New Month peeps”
Adaora Ukoh’s request to skip Independence Day wishes reflects her frustration and likely that of many Nigerians, amid the country’s economic challenges and decline since the current presidential administration took office.
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko recently voiced her dismay on social media, questioning the state of Nigeria amid skyrocketing fuel prices, expressing disappointment that previous protests seemed to have yielded no improvement in the country’s economic woes.
Going on, Lizzy Gold sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s economic struggles, highlighting the staggering N1000 per liter price tag for petrol and the skyrocketing cost of foodstuffs. She implored President Bola Tinubu to take action, emphasizing that citizens are looking to him for relief.
Moreso, Saidi Balogun expressed frustration over Nigeria’s unchecked inflation, wondering if the country lacks effective price control or regulatory agencies, and seeking answers on how to mitigate the devastating effects of rising costs, as prices spiral out of control.
Caroline Danjuma, ex-wife of billionaire Musa Danjuma, recently took to social media to express her dismay after a market visit, revealing shock over skyrocketing food prices and sympathetically asking how ordinary Nigerians are managing to survive amidst the crippling inflation.
Yewande Adekola Abiodun decried the staggering inflation in Nigeria, citing the alarming price of a bag of Garri, now costing N80,000, and nostalgically recalling how it was once an affordable staple food for the poor, now unattainable for many.
