Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK), describing it as a deliberate effort to strengthen Nigeria’s global position and attract investment.
Tinubu had travelled to the UK earlier in the week on a state visit at the invitation of King Charles III, in what officials described as one of the most significant diplomatic engagements between both countries in decades.
The visit, which lasted two days, has drawn criticism from opposition figures who questioned the president’s absence amid ongoing security and economic challenges at home.
However, Bwala insisted the trip was necessary for Nigeria’s long-term development.
Reacting to the criticism in a post on X, Bwala said, “Some people are saying: Why go to the UK? Look, I hope you all know that you don’t grow and develop Nigeria by sitting at home and waiting.”
Reacting to the criticism in a post on X, Bwala said, “Some people are saying: Why go to the UK? Look, I hope you all know that you don’t grow and develop Nigeria by sitting at home and waiting.”
