“Plant your way out of hunger”: Reno Omokri ignites national movement with backyard farming call

DDM News

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has stirred public debate with a bold message about food self-sufficiency.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2025, Omokri shared photos of ripe fruits harvested from his personal garden on social media, Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) reports.

He revealed that his garden started producing food in less than eight months of cultivation.

Omokri encouraged Nigerians to grow their own food rather than depend solely on President Bola Tinubu’s government.

“In less than eight months, my garden has started producing fruit,” he wrote alongside the image.

“Don’t wait for Tinubu to feed you. Learn to feed yourself,” he added.

The post quickly went viral and sparked reactions from both supporters and critics.

Some praised the message as practical and empowering in the face of harsh economic conditions.

Others accused Omokri of using lifestyle choices to criticize government leadership.

Diaspora Digital Media DDM observed that the online responses included harsh personal attacks.

One comment, posted by a user identified as Onyekachi, read: “We’ll celebrate your death. You hold Nigeria back.”

Despite the provocation, Omokri responded with calm and philosophical reflection.

“Thank you for your feedback. Whether or not you celebrate my death, I will still die,” he wrote.

“All men shall taste death. It is a necessary end to life on Earth and nothing to fear,” he continued.

Omokri then reaffirmed the core message behind his post: promote home gardening as a survival tool.

“Grow some of your food at home, backyard, balcony, or even window sill,” he advised.

His response won praise for its emotional maturity and clarity of purpose.

Social media users called it a lesson in calm, respectful engagement and digital civility.

The discussion has since evolved into a broader dialogue about food insecurity in Nigeria.

Many users connected Omokri’s message to the country’s rising inflation and economic instability.

According to the World Bank, food inflation in Nigeria has surged beyond 37%.

This alarming rate places millions of households at serious risk of hunger and malnutrition.

Omokri’s advocacy for backyard gardening now resonates deeply with struggling families.

Experts say growing food at home could offer a buffer against high food prices and market shortages.

It also empowers individuals to take small steps toward financial and nutritional independence.

Hashtags like #GrowYourOwnFood, #RenoOmokri, and #FoodIndependence have started trending nationwide.

Citizens are sharing tips, photos, and stories of their own home gardening efforts.

Environmental activists and health advocates are also promoting urban agriculture in response to the conversation.

Though some argue structural reforms are still needed, Omokri’s message offers a grassroots solution.

His approach blends personal experience with practical advice and social awareness.

In a time of national uncertainty, he urges citizens to look inward for resilience.

As Omokri’s post continues to circulate, it serves as a powerful reminder.

Sometimes, change begins not with policy, but with a seed, a patch of earth, and the will to grow.

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