The Presidency has warned those disparaging Nigeria and its
citizens outside the shores of the country to desist from it.
It also flayed calls for foreign intervention in Nigeria’s
affairs, describing those behind them as acting in bad faith.
This was contained in a statement signed by Senior Special
Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba
Shehu on Wednesday.
Shehu made reference to Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari’s recent description of the calls on “foreign powers to meddle in the internal affairs of Nigeria” as the “highest level of unpatriotism.’’
He cautioned Nigerians to be good ambassadors of Nigeria if
they want foreigners to think positively about the country.
The statement read, ’’There’s nothing to gain by disparaging
your country overseas. Every citizen must respect their nation. Those countries
they go to and say bad things about Nigeria, their citizens dare not do that.
‘’When they go outside, they speak well of their nation.
They are ambassadors of their own country. They are salesmen for their nations.
Why do we go out and tell the worst stories of our own country?
‘’I think that Nigerians have to change. If we don’t love
this country and if we don’t promote it, nobody will do it for us. This is very
clear from the message Governor (Aminu) Masari (of Katsina State) issued a few
days ago.’’
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