President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians in the diaspora to stop speaking negatively about the country.
Speaking at the reopening and re-dedication ceremony of the 4,000-capacity Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, in Iganmu, Lagos, on Wednesday, Tinubu said Nigerians abroad and at home should unite to build the country together.
“To Nigerians in the diaspora, stop talking about Nigeria in an ill, negative tone. This is a country of very brave, confident and dedicated people,” Tinubu said.
He said Nigerians should believe in the nation’s heritage, describing Nigeria as “a nation of brave people” shaped by its forebearers.
“We know what we are. It might not be because of education; there are a lot of educated relics around the world,” Tinubu said.
“It is about ourselves believing something we inherited from our parents, our great forebearers, a nation of brave people.
“Let’s build it together; if you had a bad dream, forget it, this country will succeed. And it is with you, myself and many other people who might not be here that will enjoy the glory and reap the fruits.”
He said citizens at home and in the diaspora should uplift Nigeria and put the country first.
“Please, lift Nigeria, believe in Nigeria, put Nigeria first; that’s all I need to emphasise tonight,” he said.
