The Common Sense Series, a civic engagement commentary ran by a renown social and political critic, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has come to an end after 500 episode.
Announcing the development in a statement on Tuesday, by Silverbird Communication’s chief creative officer, Mr Jacob Akinyemi-Johnson, the media mogul recounts how the series was launched in 2015, and quickly became a respected national platform for confronting critical issues and urging practical, people-focused solutions.”What began as a single voice aiming to cut through political noise evolved into a robust conversation with millions of Nigerians from all walks of life.”
He said “Your questions, comments, and even criticisms made this journey richer. I was never speaking into a void — I was speaking with you,” he noted. “With Nigerians everywhere who want a better tomorrow.”
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Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Announces Conclusion of Common Sense Series After 500 Episodes and a Decade of Civic Dialogue
Lagos Nigeria – After 10 remarkable years and 500 episodes of engaging civic commentary, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has officially drawn the curtain on his widely followed Common Sense series — a platform that has sparked conversations, challenged perspectives, and amplified voices across Nigeria.
Speaking in his final episode, Senator Murray-Bruce said:
“Fellow Nigerians, it is hard to believe we have already reached episode 500 and gone ten years down the line. It has been an extraordinary journey built on one simple, powerful belief: that honest, clear, and courageous conversations can inspire change — and that every Nigerian has the power to shape the future of our great nation.”
Launched in 2015, the Common Sense series quickly became a respected national platform for confronting critical issues and urging practical, people-focused solutions. What began as a single voice aiming to cut through political noise evolved into a robust conversation with millions of Nigerians from all walks of life.
“Your questions, comments, and even criticisms made this journey richer. I was never speaking into a void — I was speaking with you,” he noted. “With Nigerians everywhere who want a better tomorrow.”
Throughout the series, Senator Murray-Bruce addressed urgent national challenges including Nigeria’s unsustainable population growth, the need for economic transformation, and the urgency of clean energy adoption.
He was a vocal advocate for smarter subsidies — proposing a shift from petrol to transportation, and consistently championed the Buy Naija movement to boost local industries and protect the naira.
Education remained a cornerstone of his advocacy, with his “Books, Not Bullets” mantra serving as a call to invest in the minds of Nigerian youth over weapons, drugs, or despair.
Senator Murray-Bruce also championed climate-conscious policies, proposing a bill to phase out combustion engines by 2035 in favour of electric vehicles — a move aimed not just at environmental sustainability, but also national economic renewal. He frequently highlighted Nigeria’s untapped solar potential, emphasizing that harnessing the sun isn’t just about energy — it’s about jobs, health, security, and economic sovereignty.
“Leadership isn’t confined to elected office,” he stressed. “It’s a daily choice — a responsibility we all share in our homes, workplaces, and communities.”
As he concludes the Common Sense series, Senator Murray-Bruce expressed deep gratitude to all Nigerians who engaged, listened, challenged, and shared in the dialogue over the years.
“From the very first episode to this final moment, I have been inspired by the courage, wisdom, and passion of everyday Nigerians. Together, we made common sense more than a message — we made it a movement.”
The Common Sense series may be ending, but Senator Murray-Bruce remains committed to national development through other platforms and initiatives.
“This is not goodbye — it is only the end of a chapter,” he said. “I am Ben Murray-Bruce… and I just want to say, for the 500th time and the very last time — I just want to make common sense.”
Signed,
Jacob Akinyemi-Johnson
Chief Creative Officer
Silverbird Communications
