- By Halimah Olamide
There have been a wave of reactions after Dr. Bosun Tijani Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, distributed food packs to celebrate President Bola Tinubu eat 72.
NPO Reports that Tinubu had told his appointees, and other Nigerians not to organize any event in commemoration of his 72nd Birthday.
But the Minister said teh food packs were distributed at the National Mosque Abuja and the Kuje Prison on Saturday.
“To celebrate @officialABAT’s birthday yesterday, my aides distributed food packs to inmates of Kuje Prisons and worshippers at the Abuja National Mosque.
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It was a gratifying exercise of love and care — some of the distinctive virtues that mirror values held dear by our President.
We wish President Bola Ahmed Tinubu many more years of success as he leads our great nation,” Tijani stated via his X handle on Saturday
The tweet has however attracted series of comments.
While many commended the minister for the initiative, others have also accused of him of breaking the rule set by the president and being patronizing.
@nigerianpollz condemned the Minister’s act saying, Mr President clearly said he will not be celebrating because of the economic hardship but you saw it fit to use the same public funds to celebrate for him. What is our problem?”
@GEchidime said, “Whatever happened to lobbying for those that are there without awaiting trials for the longest time?”
“Once a politician have stolen some much from the public fund, what they always give back in return as “hand of gesture” is food pack”, @AdeneyeSunkanmi added.
@shuntola condemned, “Waste of resources, the inmates don’t need this package after all, or they are to keep this package. Why not give them what you want to give them without this…”
Another X user, @obika_brendan questioned, “Nawaa o even the cost of producing these bags is worth more than the food that is inside the bag.This is all for the next election. Why the imbalance in the distribution of the food? Is he no longer the father of the whole nation. Distributed Abuja national mosque what the others”
@Bonario5123410 said, “Bosun, you lack principles of life. It clearly shows you can easily be bought over with a plate of porridge. The man you condemned to high heaven in the past today you are celebrating him because he make you a minister. Atatenuje oshi.”
However, this move by the Minister also gained applause from others too.
@garuba_king said “It is always gratifying to give. God bless you HM👏🏾👏🏾”
However, this move by the Minister also gained applause from others too.
@garuba_king said “It is always gratifying to give. God bless you HM👏🏾👏🏾”
@Yeshir2001 added, “What a creative way to celebrate Our President Tinubu.
This is amazing and can set a role model for others. God bless Nigeria”
“Weldone sir, you are doing well”, @AreoJohn12345 stated.
@Emasco said, “Well done sir. More grace. But we can do this more often especially to Nigerians who are walking the streets with nothing.”