BREAKING: Hunger Existed Before I Was Born" — President Tinubu’s Remarks to Bishops Spark Heavy National Debate

 


​A viral screenshot attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu claiming he told Nigerians, "Before I was born, there was hunger. Let your churches feed you; that’s why you’re a member," has sparked heated debates across social media platforms.

​Here is the exact context and breakdown of what transpired during the high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa:

  • ​The Actual Context: The remarks were made during a closed-door meeting between President Tinubu and a delegation from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Responding to the Bishops' concerns regarding rising inflation and widespread economic hardship, Tinubu noted that economic challenges and hunger were long-standing systemic issues in Nigeria that predated his administration.
  • ​What Was Said: According to official event reports, President Tinubu stated: "I inherited the liability of my predecessor, and I have been running with it. But this government has stabilised, and there's prosperity on the horizon... Before I was born, there was hunger in this country." He further charged faith-based institutions with using their moral authority to offer hope and spiritual support to citizens during tough times.
  • ​The Sensationalized Headline: While the President did emphasize the role of churches and religious institutions in keeping hope alive among the populace, the quote "Let your churches feed you; that's why you're a member" is a sensationalized, exaggerated paraphrase created by online blogs to maximize viral clicks.
  • ​National Reaction: The statement has drawn mixed responses. While administration supporters argue the President was highlighting historical economic context while charting a path forward, critics and opposition figures maintain that acknowledging historical hardship does not absolve the current leadership from delivering immediate economic relief.

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