By 1989, three years into Nigeria’s 1986 reform program, many citizens felt betrayed. Living conditions worsened, prices rose, and reform promises faded. Trust between the government and its people collapsed as daily life grew harder.
By 2026, today’s reform effort will also be three years old, yet the benefits remain uncertain. Many still echo the phrase “ebi npa wa” — “we are hungry.” International institutions point to progress: inflation is easing, the currency has steadied. But for households, food and other essentials remain painfully
