Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, Has Emphasized The Importance Of President Bola Tinubu Traveling More Frequently. According To Tuggar, The President’s Interactions With Leaders Of Other Nations Are Crucial For Fostering Diplomatic Relations.
Since Taking Office, President Tinubu Has Spent Approximately 96 Days Abroad, Visiting Several Countries, Some Multiple Times. His Travels Have Included France, The United Kingdom, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Benin Republic, India, The UAE, The U.S., Saudi Arabia, Germany, Ethiopia, Senegal, Qatar, And The Netherlands.
”This Administration Is Still New. He Was Sworn-In In 2023. In Global Terms He Is Still A New President. He Needs To Interact With His Colleagues, Fellow Heads Of State To Be Able To Establish Relationships And You Can See The Fruits Of These Trips. Look At The Benefits.” Tuggar Told Channels Television’s Sunday Politics
“You Travel Once And You Get $2bn Of Investment Like He Did In Brazil…In Fact, We Are Not Travelling Enough. I Should Suggest That We Should Do More.
“Nigeria Has The Money. How Much Does Travelling Cost Compared To The Benefits. And How Much Does It Cost When You’re Comparing It To The Things That The President Has Already Addressed.
“How Much Were We Wasting On Fuel Subsidy, Electricity Subsidy And All Those Subsidies?” The Minister Queried
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