Popular comedian AY and reality TV star Phyna have expressed their frustration with the challenges of being a Nigerian, particularly in light of the recent increment in passport processing and acquisition fees.
AY took to his social media handle to lament that being a Nigerian “gets tougher and tougher by the minute.” His statement echoes the sentiments of many Nigerians who are struggling to cope with the country’s economic and social challenges.
Phyna, on the other hand, specifically addressed the passport fee hike, stating that it is unjustified given the lack of respect accorded to the Nigerian passport globally.
She wrote, “Increasing the price of our passport that when you get to some countries, because of the passport, you’ll be treated like dirt… is what they are increasing…
This country has fallen flat… Nothing good seems to be coming out at all.”
The passport fee hike has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, who are already grappling with high costs of living, inflation, and economic hardship.
The increment has been seen as another example of the government’s insensitivity to the plight of its citizens.
AY and Phyna’s comments reflect the growing discontent among Nigerians, who are calling for better governance, economic opportunities, and improved living standards.
