“Your Contributions Needed at Home,” Tinubu Calls on Nigerians Abroad
- In Japan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marketed his "harsh reforms" and urged Nigerians abroad to contribute to the nation's development
- Tinubu expressed exci tement and revealed that Nigerians abroad are returning home, even though some might decide to stay far away from home due to economic reasons
- The president encouraged Nigerians in the diaspora, including leaders, to unite and work for the development of Nigeria
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country.
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Let's build a prosperous Nigeria - Tinubu appeals
President Tinubu made the call on Thursday, August 22, at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive meeting with select members of the Nigerian community on the sidelines of the ongoing ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
According to a statement by the special adviser to Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting brought together professionals and entrepreneurs across various fields, and the President shared his administration’s achievements and assured them of his commitment to driving economic growth.
The statement noted that Tinubu expressed delight at meeting those he described as a vibrant representation of Nigeria’s diversity, assuring the Diaspora community that his government is determined to make the country conducive for all citizens.
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Nigeria rising again - Tinubu
According to President Tinubu, Nigeria is on the rise again under his leadership.
He reiterated that leadership is about “thinking and doing,” blending visionary ideas with practical actions to drive stability, unity, and growth.
“I am happy to listen to you. I’m happy to report that many of our people are returning home. Yes, for economic reasons, some people might decide to stay away; it’s a fundamental right of the individual, but for the economic growth and opportunity available in Nigeria, don’t stay away. Your contribution is very much needed. If you stay away, who will build it?” the president asked.
President Tinubu stressed that national development cannot be left to the government alone; it requires a shared sense of responsibility between citizens at home and those abroad.
“If we don’t join hands and work together, then we’ve lost the hope of being the leaders we are supposed to be,” he cautioned.
Tinubu’s reforms will make Nigerians abroad return
Similarly, Legit.ng reported that the minister of Youth and Development, Ayodele Olawande, stirred a fresh debate in the polity after speaking out about the reforms by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration.
Ayodele Olawande, at a recent event, had claimed that Tinubu's reforms will soon attract Nigerians living abroad back to the country and shared their hot takes regarding the minister's statement.
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“Fix hardship”: Okonjo-Iweala tells Tinubu
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday, held a crucial meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
In a twist, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who commended Tinubu's government for stabilising the economy, urged the president to fix hardship and grow the economy.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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