Rethinking poverty and low-level existence in Nigeria for a sustainable future

    Dr. Vincent Nwanma | YSOT | Oct 20, 2025    
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In Nigeria, and in almost every part of the world where Nigerians live today, they can be found working hard and tirelessly every single day to survive. From Okada (motorcycle) riders weaving through chaotic traffic to point of sale (PoS) operators sitting under umbrellas in the scorching sun, from dispatch riders racing through city streets to market women grinding pepper late into the night, their struggle tells one story –  that of a people who refuse to give up. Yet, behind this resilience lies a deeper national crisis: millions are working, but very few are truly earning a living.

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