why Tinubu’s foreign travels are necessary – Yilwatda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says President Bola Tinubu’s foreign travels and meetings with global leaders have strengthened Nigeria’s global partnerships.
Yilwatda’s spokesperson Abimbola Tooki, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja in response to criticism by former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi who accused Tinubu of spending more days outside the country.
According to Obi, Tinubu spent only eight days so far in this year, adding that the foreign trips were at the detriment of the insecurity and hard times among the challenges confronting the country.
But Yilwatda’ commended Tinubu for his strategic international engagements and measurable gains, noting that through the engagements, Nigeria had recorded sustained diplomatic and economic outreach.
“Tinubu’s foreign travels and meetings with global leaders are not ceremonial but purposeful actions that had strengthened Nigeria’s global partnerships and attracted significant foreign investments into the country.
“Mr President’s engagements with strategic global partners underscore his unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic interests.
“These visits have helped reposition our country on the world stage, yielding tangible benefits that will support long-term prosperity,” he said.
Yilwatda further stated that since assuming office in May 2023, the president had undertaken series of international visits to key regions, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and America.
He said that Tinubu had engaged leaders and investors in countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brazil and others.
Yilwatda added that the missions had been focused on economic cooperation, trade expansion and enhanced strategic partnerships.
He noted that Nigeria had already secured over 50 billion dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments through Tinubu’s diplomatic drive.
This, the APC national chairmanship said, was especially with major companies and sectors committing to investments that spanned energy, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, technology and infrastructure.
“These are not promises on paper. These commitments represent real capital flows, job creation opportunities and technology transfers that strengthen our economy,” he said.
