Former Minister of Education, Oby
Ezekwesili, on Wednesday came under attack following her decision to attend
World Economic Forum, WEF, in South Africa despite Nigerian government’s
withdrawal from the event.
Nigeria
had earlier announced the decision to boycott World Economic Forum on Africa
billed for Capetown, South Africa, from September 4-6 over the xenophobic
attacks.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo was
to represent Nigeria at the forum.
But, Bashir Ahmaad, aide to
President Muhammadu Buhari, on his Twitter page disclosed that Ezekwesili and
some other Nigerians will still be attending WEF in South Africa on their own
He wrote: “Nigerian government
has boycotted the World Economic Forum holding in Cape Town, South Africa, but
some individuals from Nigeria including a former Minister are attending on
their own.
“Madam Oby Ezekwesili, she is
attending the WEF in Cape Town, South Africa.”
But, Ezekwesili in response to
Ahmaad’s tweet said she would be attending WEF because of citizens at risk in
South Africa.
She noted that she does not need
Buhari’s government to decide her participation in WEF.
Ezekwesili on her Twitter page
wrote: “Please send that aide to school to get proper education.
“Who told him that a private
citizen like me needs their Nigerian government to decide my participation at
WEF ? Imagine.
“I am doing more for our at-risk
citizens.
“Who has time for their nonsense
politicking with citizens’ lives?
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Hmm, So she is attending WEF because citizens are at risk.
ReplyDeleteShe must have the belief that Nigerians are VERY dumb to buy into that.