A popular social media activist Martin’s Vincent otherwise known as Verydarkman (VDM ), calls out Reno Omokri, Shares his thought on Davido’s recent comment on the economy.
A popular Music Artist David Adeleke also known as Davido in an interview held recently commented that No foreign company should come to Nigeria because the country’s economy is in shambles.
Verydarkman speaks on Davido’s comment
Verydarkman, in a video response, blasts Reno Omokri, Patrick Doyle, and other Nigerians criticizing Davido, arguing that they were speaking without thinking.
VDM argued that Davido’s words reflected Nigeria’s insecurity and economic struggles.
The activist also seized the opportunity to highlight the economic challenges facing Nigeria.
He listed several firms that had left Nigeria due to challenging business environment since the APC Regime started.
Below is a year by year breakdown of companies that exited Nigeria market from 2020- mid 2024 as listed by Vdm
In 2020 more than ten companies exited the Nigeria market which includes
- Standard Biscuits Nigeria Ltd
- NASCO Fiber product Ltd
- Union trading Company Nigeria plc
- Deli Foods Nigeria Ltd
In 2021 the numbers increased by over 20: Among those who left are :
- Tower Aluminium Nigeria plc
- Framan Industries ltd
- Stone Industries ltd
- Mufex Nigeria Company Ltd
- Surest Foam Ltd
In 2022 :
- Universal Rubber Company
- Others Pride Ventures Ltd
- Brand products Nigeria Ltd
- Gorgeous Metal Makers Ltd
In 2023:
- Unilever Nigeria Plc
- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Ltd
- ShopRite Nigeria
- Sanofi Aventis Nigeria Ltd
- Equinox Nigeria
- Bolt Food and Jumia food Nig
In 2024: January – October
- Microsoft Nigeria
- Total Energies
- P2 Cussons Nigeria Plc
- Kimberly Clerk Nigeria Plc
- Diageo PLC, etc.
In a stern warning, Verydarkman (VDM ) cautioned and calls out Reno Omokri and other critics to refrain from dragging Davido, emphasizing that the music star had not lied in his interview and also stated that Davido’s comments, although imperfect, were rooted in his deep concerns for Nigerians.
WRITTEN BY BLESSING EGBONYI