The Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, has described the article about Nigeria published by London-based magazine, The Economist, as unfair.

The news magazine’s article titled, ‘Insurgency, Secessionism and Banditry Threaten Nigeria,’ accused the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), of ineptitude, while lambasting the Nigerian military over the insurgency in the country.

In a letter to the news magazine, the Nigerian envoy to the UK stated that the issues confronting Nigeria have been long-standing, adding that the regime of President Buhari is achieving tremendous results in tackling them.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘Your Picture Of Nigeria Is Selective And Unfair To Your Readers, Nigerian Envoy To Uk Tells The Economist Magazine,’ issued on Wednesday.

Shehu quoted Isola as saying, “The Economist is correct to point out the multiple security and governance challenges that Nigeria presently faces. But the picture that you present is selective and unfair to your readers. The decay of agencies and institutions has gathered momentum for decades. There is no quick or simple fix. It is unwise to pretend otherwise.”

Isola reminded the news magazine that President Buhari had been elected twice in national elections and was indeed making progress by working with international partners:

“There has been progress. Nigeria works closely with partners in the Sahel region, Europe and the US on security and intelligence. It is not an accident that the leadership of militant groups is weaker than it has ever been. You highlight the need for police reform: this is a process that President Buhari’s administration has led, including the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). We are already working with the UK and others on training and equipment.”




Shehu said the High Commissioner described Nigeria’s COVID-19 response as well as the President’s battle to provide stable energy for the country as noteworthy.

“Nigeria has led the region in a robust response to COVID-19 that has helped keep infection levels well below many parts of the world, while also helping to mitigate the economic shocks from the global downturn for the most vulnerable. President Buhari has also championed reforms to the energy sector, the cradle for corruption, in the teeth of fierce resistance from the old, business-as-usual brigade,” the envoy said.

Isola pointed out that progress being made by the administration in agriculture, creative arts and technology sectors among others does not sit well with corrupt-minded individuals in the country.

He said, “Nigeria is far from being the only country that faces the challenge of trying to deliver overdue change in a political culture that tilts towards special interests that are often selfish and short-term. Optimism in sectors as diverse as agriculture, creative arts and technology point to the opportunities that are already being realised. It will be a long haul: a corrupt cabal will say we are not doing enough: what they mean is that we have already done too much, in terms ending the impunity enjoyed by the few and helping to enfranchise the many.”

He concluded that President Buhari is also working with international partners to diminish problems associated with extremism and climate change and leave the country more united.

“Nor indeed is this simply a Nigerian project. We are on the frontline of the international struggle against violent extremism, climate change and a host of other issues. These are common but complex challenges that require common and complex solutions. President Buhari, like millions of Nigerians, rejects the identity politics that has polarised so many other countries. Our diversity is our strength,” he said.



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The Envoy is stupid and should be recalled. Everything the Economist said about Nigeria under Buhari is true

I reiterates that outsiders cannot write our story for us no matter how much they claimed to know.

Enough of the hypocrisy of the western world.
There's no ill vices they propagated about us that is not found in greater fold in their domain.

The difference is that their citizens are more civilized and more patriotic than the mostly sensationally parochial citizens we have in this part of the world.

Isola the slowpoke

Buhari the inept

BMC the slaves

Nigerians the unfortunate

Economist the harbinger of truth

Aufbauh:
I reiterates that outsiders cannot write our story for us no matter how much they claimed to know.

But when outsiders were telling stories under Jonathan it was a sweet melody to your ears

That envoy abi convoy should go and rest... The Economist report was very true, verifiable and believable by every unzombified human being.

So The Economist should tell lies or sugar-coat the happenings in Nigeria, because it is unfair to readers?

This envoy must be a joker. Hardship in Nigeria is what's unfair. Having a terrorist-laden govt and armed forces is what's unfair.

Good a thing they can't gag The Economist the way they gag the Nigerian media.

The publication was not unfair to readers, only Bulhari's cabal is finding it unfair. N0nsense and ingredients.

bolanto24:
That envoy abi convoy should go and rest... The Economist report was very true, verifiable and believable by every unzombified human being.

You are on point

Aufbauh:
I reiterates that outsiders cannot write our story for us no matter how much they claimed to know.

Enough of the hypocrisy of the western world.
There's no ill vices they propagated about us that is not found in greater fold in their domain.

The difference is that their citizens are more civilized and more patriotic than the mostly sensationally parochial citizens we have in this part of the world.

Keep kwayet jare.

Where is the lie in the position of the Economist?

Can you point out what they opined wrongly abi na nyen nyen nyen you just like?

Fahdiga:
But when outsiders were telling stories under Jonathan it was a sweet melody to your ears

Smh! You're still grieving about GEJ who has moved on, even joining hands with the present administration to move the country forward.

No wonder your kinds are still grieving over a senseless war that you never witnessed.

Aufbauh:


Smh! You're still grieving about GEJ who has moved on, even joining hands with the present administration to move the country forward.

No wonder your kinds are still grieving over a senseless war that you never witnessed.

Oga don't deviate. When this criminal organization called APC paid outsiders to smear Jonathan's administration was it not pleasing and beautiful to your ears. Now you are saying outsiders can't tell our story. Hypocrite

Until "bandits" kidnap this ediot's family members.

"Insurgency, Secessionism and Banditry Threaten Nigeria", accused the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), of ineptitude, while lambasting the Nigerian military over the insurgency in the country.

The Economist was on point.Nigeria is a failed state under the clueless, nepotic, oppressive & retrogressive Buhari-led APC govt of terrorists and terrorists sympathizers.

Fahdiga:
The Envoy is stupid and should be recalled. Everything the Economist said about Nigeria under Buhari is true

Why have you not recalled the envoy till now?? Shey you are the one who appointed him

Fahdiga:
But when outsiders were telling stories under Jonathan it was a sweet melody to your ears

This one is still fighting for a man who lost elections almost 7 years ago and since moved on and might abandon the party under which he became president..

No wonder all your thoughts are tainted with bitterness. Nothing will satisfy you and there's no point to even try with your type. You are wired to find the bad in any good.

Only you can free yourself from the bind and bondage you put yourself in since 2015

Let him keep defending evils and lies, he wouldn't remain an ambassador for life, he's coming back home to experience the tremendous improvement in the economy where kidnappers, terrorists, bandits and Fulani Militia calls the shot

Racoon:

The Economist was on point.Nigeria is a failed state under the clueless, nepotic, oppressive & retrogressive Buhari-led APC govt of terrorists and terrorists sympathizers.

Yes and Nigeria is filled with many failed individuals and families like yours, that's the only plausible reason it's in a failed state.

Ovamboland:


Why have you not recalled the envoy till now?? Shey you are the one who appointed him

Rubbish post. Dissapoint me by making sense in your next comment

Fahdiga:
Rubbish post. Dissapoint me by making sense in your next comment

sense can't be made to the senseless

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