President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under fire on social media after posting a photo of himself surrounded by a disorganized stack of paperwork apparently meant to show how diligently he is working for Nigeria. But many users interpreted the visual metaphor more harshly, suggesting that the country’s economy, security, and governance are just as scattered as the documents on his desk.
Online Reactions from Nigerians:
Humorous satire abounds, with Twitter users quipping that the scattered sheets perfectly symbolize Nigeria’s inflation-ridden markets, insecurity, and political chaos.
One user wrote: > “Looks like even his documents have lost a sense of direction—just like national policies.”
Another added: > “If these papers represent our economy, then we’re all in for a mess.”
Some critics contrasted the photo with Nigeria’s ongoing struggles—even as the government touts progress in reducing its fiscal deficit and easing inflation, many Nigerians say everyday realities haven’t improved.
A thread poked fun at the optics: “Maybe he needs to organise his papers before organising a nation”, while others called the gesture tone‑deaf.
Still, a small number of supporters defended the symbolism, arguing the photo reflects authentic hard work behind the scenes, even if the results aren’t visible to the public yet.
