According to Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has argued that the cost of living in Nigeria is better than in many parts of the world after revealing that shaving in London costs as much as £40.
Omokri made the remarks in a video shared on his official X account on Thursday while speaking with a barber in London about living expenses in the United Kingdom.
According to him, many Nigerians wrongly assume that life abroad is easier and more comfortable, whereas residents in countries like the UK spend heavily on rent, grooming, transportation, and groceries.
During the interaction, the barber reportedly informed him that shaving alone costs £40, while a haircut and shave combined would cost £76.
Omokri said he had also visited filling stations and stores such as Sainsbury’s to compare prices and show Nigerians that the UK is far from the “heaven” many imagine it to be.
“So, this is London. If you want maybe like a one-bedroom flat here, you’re looking at probably £2,500. Easy,” he said.
He further argued that earning around £40,000 annually in the UK does not necessarily translate to a better standard of living than what many Nigerians experience at home.
“A lot of them want to come here; they think that this country is heaven. The cost of living in this country is very high,” he added.
Captioning the video, Omokri wrote: “It Costs £40 To Shave In London. A One Bedroom Flat Cost £2500 a Month. The Cost Of Living In Nigeria Is Way Better Than Many Parts Of The World!”
The former presidential aide also urged Nigerians to take pride in their country and promote it positively, drawing comparisons with how Turkish citizens represent their nation globally.
According to him, some people identified him as Nigerian because of his green-and-white outfit, which he said should encourage citizens to remain proud of their national identity.
The video surfaced shortly after Omokri commented on rising petrol prices in England, claiming fuel now costs nearly three times what Nigerians pay locally. He linked the increase to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
“Petrol is now #3200 per litre in England. Almost three times what we pay in Nigeria. Price increases are a global issue caused by the Middle East crisis,” he wrote in a Facebook post.
Arise News
