Highlighting specific infrastructure and administrative milestones, Omokri pointed out that despite international disruptions affecting the global oil market—such as the crisis involving Iran that triggered fuel scarcity in the United States and the United Kingdom—Nigeria has remained free from product availability issues, sparing citizens from sleeping at petrol stations. Furthermore, he noted that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has not launched any prolonged, nationwide strikes since President Tinubu assumed office, allowing tertiary students to complete their academic programs within standard timeframes.

Addressing broader socio-economic challenges, Omokri contended that the nation’s primary hurdle is not insecurity, but rather the crisis of out-of-school children. He noted that Nigeria currently counts 20 million children out of school, emphasizing that the Tinubu administration is actively investing in the educational sector to tackle and mitigate this issue.

Recounting a practical market survey he conducted alongside a journalist without security details, Omokri explained that he personally inspected the prevailing market prices for essential food items such as yam, rice, maize, and various fruits. Based on those firsthand observations, he maintained that ₦3,000 provides enough purchasing power to cover daily sustenance needs for an average individual within the country.

Elaborating on his economic perspective, Omokri emphasized that poverty must always be evaluated relative to each nation’s unique economic realities and localized cost of living. He contrasted the Nigerian situation with the United States, pointing out that while ₦3,000 can cover daily requirements locally, attempting to live on an equivalent nominal value in the U.S. would constitute extreme poverty, underscoring his stance that contextual evaluation is vital.

Furthermore, the ambassador-designate critiqued the rigid application of the World Bank’s global poverty threshold—specifically the standard benchmark of living on less than $2 a day—arguing that international metrics fail to accurately reflect ground-level economic conditions in Nigeria unless adjusted for local purchasing power and actual domestic expenditures.

During a video call with social commentator VeryDarkMan, Poco Lee expressed that his primary anxiety during the ordeal centered on the well-being of his associates and how his detention would affect their business operations. Asserting his innocence and purity of mind, he remarked that he was simply being himself and that God sees his heart. He noted that had he actually committed the offense, he would have felt as though he were paying for his sins, but knowing he was innocent brought him peace. He also expressed gratitude to Burna Boy, Rahman Jago, and other close associates for standing by him when others might have distanced themselves.

VeryDarkMan, who posted the video call online, commended the support shown by singers Burna Boy and Rahman Jago. In his social media caption, VeryDarkMan preemptively dismissed potential skepticism by asserting that the footage was authentic and reaffirming his own reputation for integrity.