OLUMIDE EMMANUEL, CEO, Common Sense Group, is a multi-talented Nigerian with diverse interests and deep knowledge of the country’s economy, where he has strong footprints as an author and entrepreneur. He is also a wealth creation coach and a global mentor fondly called ‘Common Sense Guru. In this interview with select journalists, he takes a close look at the economy, highlighting the impact of the federal government’s economic reforms—the subsidy removal, new tax regime, the oil windfall resulting from the Middle East conflict, among other issues. CHUKA UROKO, Property Editor, was there and brings Excerpts:
Developments in and around this place show the hand of God in your ministry. There is progress, which confirms God’s presence here. These make one wish such could happen in Nigeria as a whole. What do you think?
Yeah, you know, many times we say in the church that if you think that things are bad, God is why they are not worse. Most of the time, we are affected by the negativity around us. Sometimes we do not see the goodness that is also in the midst of challenges. I believe that no matter what happens, Nigeria will get better.
It seems things are already getting better for Nigeria because the 2026 budget was benchmarked on an oil price of $64.85 per barrel, but today a barrel sells for over $100. What is possible for Nigeria with that windfall?
