Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has revealed that his own children are unable to find jobs in Nigeria because of his name, describing the situation as a reflection of the country’s deepening unemployment and social frustration.
Speaking on Nigeria Info FM 99.3, the PDP chieftain lamented the level of hardship across the nation, saying hunger and anger have become widespread among citizens. “Today in Nigeria, everywhere there is hunger and anger,” George said, noting that the struggle of ordinary Nigerians far outweighs political differences.
He expressed worry about the growing hopelessness among young people, warning that both graduates and non-graduates are being pushed into desperation. “Graduates are floating, no future, no hope; non-graduates are doing nothing,” he said.
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George urged President Bola Tinubu to create a special national fund to support youth empowerment and provide micro-credit loans for graduates seeking to start small businesses. “I suggested that Mr. President should set up a special fund to ensure that those guys who didn’t train in any skill can be empowered, and micro-credit for young graduates who want to do one business or the other,” he stated.
He also criticized the First Lady’s national library initiative, questioning the source of the funds and suggesting that Nigeria’s wealthy elite should instead be compelled to support such projects through proper government channels. “Recently, the First Lady announced that she was going to build a national library and she needed contributions. That fund should have been by the President asking these people in the banks, those who donated N20 billion in two days, to give that money, which will be public money, and process it through good management,” he said.
In a personal revelation, George said his family has not been spared from the country’s employment crisis. “The younger generation in this country, including my own children who graduated a long time ago, have returned and tried to get a job, but they can’t get a job because their name is Bode George,” he lamented.
His remarks have since sparked public debate about the harsh realities of Nigeria’s job market, as citizens continue to call for urgent reforms to tackle youth unemployment and restore economic stability.
