In response to the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, controversy surrounds Nigeria's massive 1,411-strong delegation, with the government claiming to sponsor only 422 individuals.
Presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, along with civil society organizations, criticize the delegation as extravagant, dubbing it a jamboree and a misuse of limited resources.
The list of participants reveals President Tinubu's son, Seyi, chefs, luggage officers, stewards, and over 50 personal assistants among delegates.
The presence of various ministers, heads of government agencies, an actress, and other non-official figures sparks further scrutiny.
The UN ranks Nigeria as having the third-largest delegation globally, behind only China and Brazil, intensifying the debate over the delegation's necessity and allocation of resources
