Former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to lead by example over the ‘Nigeria First’ policy, introduced by his government.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that on Monday, Federal Executive Council gave green light to the policy, aimed at giving preference to locally produced goods and services in all government purchases.
Reacting to the development on Wednesday, in statement by Phrank Shaibu, his special assistant on public communication, Atiku stated that the practice of travelling abroad for medical treatment while advocating for self-reliance should come to an end.
He also challenged President Tinubu to trade his escalade for Innoson, Nord or any made-in-Nigeria car.
Atiku said: “The Tinubu administration’s latest Nigeria First mantra, paraded through the Federal Executive Council, is nothing but another tired PR stunt designed to deceive, not deliver.
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“Nigerians have grown weary of hollow speeches. If this government is truly serious about local content and economic patriotism, it must start at the very top.
“We challenge President Tinubu to stop the noise and trade in his beloved Escalade for an Innoson, Nord or any made-in-Nigeria car. That single act will do more to promote the local industry than a thousand policy memos.
“Let’s see the ministers, those shameless Rolls-Royce connoisseurs, sweat it out in Nigerian-made vehicles, too. Or is Nigeria First only for the masses?
“And speaking of double standards, it’s time Mr. President shelves his love affair with Paris and London.
“If he’s serious about patriotism, his next vacation should be at Obudu Cattle Ranch, Yankari Game Reserve, or Erin Ijesha Waterfalls. Nigeria is beautiful—unless, of course, the President thinks otherwise.
“This government’s addiction to foreign luxuries while demanding sacrifice from suffering Nigerians is the height of insincerity. True leadership isn’t photo-ops or soundbites—it’s setting the tone by example.”
via: Information Nigeria
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