Nigeria Radio Callers Urge President Tinubu to Visit Obudu, Stop Foreign Trips

The Digest:

During phone-in programs on two Calabar radio stations, citizens urged President Bola Tinubu to reduce his frequent foreign trips, arguing that the travels waste scarce national resources. Callers suggested the President patronize local tourist destinations like the Obudu Mountain Resort instead.

Key Points:

• Callers on radio stations in Calabar criticized the President's frequent foreign travels.
• They accused the trips of draining the nation's resources.
• Tinubu recently spent two weeks in Japan and Brazil with a large entourage.
• He also flew out for a two-week holiday in Europe.
• Callers urged him to visit local tourist sites like Obudu Mountain Resort.
• They argued that such a gesture would promote Nigeria’s image.
• A caller said the trips are an "insult" to Nigerians facing economic hardship.

The public's criticism highlights a growing frustration with a perceived "nomadic presidency." This public outcry reflects a strong desire for the government to be more mindful of its spending, especially during a period of economic hardship.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria

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