Tinubu further claimed he deepened ties that would attract investments in industry, technology, and human capital during the trips.
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Bola Tinubu has replied those questioning his frequent foreign trips, saying “every handshake is for the success and prosperity of Nigeria”.
He defended the trips in a post he shared on X shortly after returning from a 10-day bilateral engagement in Brazil, Japan and a brief visit to Los Angeles, United States.
TheNiche had earlier reported that a lot of Nigerians frowned at the president’s recent foreign trips, arguing that he ought to face rising insecurity and hunger in the country.
One of such people is the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who accused the president of jetting out of Nigeria at will.
While expressing his angst in a recent post across his social media handles, the LP chieftain deplored the latest trip “amid the deplorable state of our nation in all ramifications.”
He further noted that, “we have a virtually indifferent President who has continued to display insensitivity to our situation.”
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Reacting to the criticisms, the President said his recent visits to Japan and Brazil were centred on unlocking opportunities that will drive growth and create jobs for Nigerians.
According to him, the trips were motivated by the determination to boost prosperity for Nigerians.
“Every handshake, every agreement, and every meeting is guided by one goal: to secure opportunities that translate into growth, jobs, and prosperity for Nigerians,” he said.
In Japan, the president said that Nigeria deepened ties that would attract investments in industry, technology, and human capital.
Similarly, while in Brazil, Tinubu stated that the partnerships forged would aid Nigeria’s trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance and strengthen confidence in the nation’s economy.
“In Japan, we deepened ties that will bring new investments in industry, technology, and human capital. In Brazil, we advanced partnerships in trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance.
“This is the new Nigeria we are building together, a Nigeria built on sustainable reforms that will outlast us rather than one built on rhetoric,” he added.
