🇳🇬 President Tinubu Foreign Trip Amid Nigeria Security Emergency

President Tinubu foreign trip is scheduled to begin tomorrow. He will leave Abuja for a visit to two nations. He will first travel to Johannesburg, South Africa. There, he will participate in the 20th G20 Leaders Summit. Following this major event, he is scheduled to fly to Luanda, Angola. He will attend the crucial AU-EU summit in Luanda.

Significant domestic security issues in Nigeria coincide with the planned foreign travel. Specifically, reports indicate terrorists kidnapped schoolgirls from their dormitory. Furthermore, terrorists reportedly abducted and murdered a serving general inside a Nigerian security establishment. These events happened back-to-back within the past week. Social media commentators criticized the President’s response time. They questioned why he had not rushed to the scenes of the disasters. Critics also asked if the President had met the affected families. Many believe the President must address the nation and meet with investigators.

However, commentators suggest the President has not publicly displayed the expected leadership. They argue the timing of the trip creates a negative perception. They fear the foreign travel looks like an attempt to cover up domestic instability. Some questioned how foreign governments will perceive Nigeria’s leadership. If a president cannot protect children or prevent a general’s murder, critics ask what he carries to present abroad. They assert that diplomacy relies heavily on a perception of competence.

In addition, reports indicate terrorists murdered a Brigadier General. Terrorists also killed scores of people in other areas. The kidnapping rate remains high. Meanwhile, the President’s planned itinerary suggests he remains focused on international engagements. Analysts point out that this administration appears to prioritize international relations. Nevertheless, domestic critics insist the leader must first address security and emotional crises at home. They argue these leaders do not have the people in mind. They suggest such actions only massage personal egos. The timing of President Tinubu foreign trip creates a fierce debate about national priorities and leadership visibility.

Source: iOccupyNigeria / Akinfemiwa Kehinde Alex $\pi$ (Social Media Summaries)