The presidency has justified Bola Tinubu’s frequent trips as strategy aimed for the good of Nigeria.
Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Mr Tinubu has visited several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, South Africa, Kenya, Benin Republic, Germany, Senegal, Qatar and Ghana.
Mr Tinubu is currently in France on a state visit.
Addressing criticisms trailing Mr Tinubu’s frequent trips, presidential spokesman SundaybDare in an interview programme on TVC said they were necessary and in the country’s best interest.
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Dare said,”I think that for a country looking for direct investment, for a country that’s trying to pursue a new trajectory when it comes to the critical sector of the economy, there is a need for the new president to quickly make sure that he interacts with other presidents, investors and big international organisations who are present at most of these meetings they attend.
“Presidents are the chief marketers of their countries. When they travel and go to these forums, they also meet other world leaders for a reason.
“Yes, there is work for the president at home, but he cannot be a sit-at-home president. He must go out there and speak for this country. He needs to make a strong pitch.
“The president is the number one spokesperson for his administration. These trips aren’t junkets. They are critical for the country’s development,” he added.
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