Key Points
- He says hunger and anger spread across the country. He worries about youth with no clear path.
- George urges a special fund for skills and trade. He wants micro credit for small start ups.
- He says his children face bias over their surname. He links job refusals to politics and fear.
Bode George (Olabode George) says his children face bias. He spoke on Nigeria Info FM 99.3 during a chat. He linked job refusals to his name and profile. He said hardship now hurts many homes across Nigeria.
George said hunger and anger now spread through daily life. “Today, there is hunger and anger,” he said. He called youth prospects bleak without skills and support. He urged quick steps to ease strain on families.
The PDP elder asked the President to create a fund. It should train those without skills for small trades. He also sought micro credit for fresh graduate ventures. Recent proposals mirror a youth empowerment project plan.
What he wants the Presidency to do
George urged a ring-fenced pool run with strict checks. He said trained youth could start work fast with credit. He asked for fair rules that reach every zone.
Critique of First Lady’s library drive
George questioned the First Lady over her library push. He said rich donors in banks should fund it. He argued the Presidency could raise such sums quickly.
George said his own children also face name bias. “They came back and could not get jobs,” he said. He blamed politics and fear for repeated job refusals. He said the case shows bias across many offices.
Analysts say job gaps push young people into odd work. Many learn quick skills outside school to survive tough times. Experts suggest steady credit helps small firms to grow.
He urged open tests for entry level public roles. He said fair hiring would calm stress and anger. Private gifts also help, like a female hostel campus project. He wants strong oversight so funds reach real needs
