HURIWA has condemned the federal government’s plan to host an international press conference in London, calling it a wasteful PR stunt amid Nigeria’s economic struggles.
The group criticized ministers, including Nyesom Wike and Dave Umahi, for promoting “imaginary achievements” abroad instead of addressing issues at home.
“It is both disgraceful and inexcusable that ministers who have failed to deliver results at home are now flying to London to tell foreign audiences fairy tales of imaginary achievements.
“Is it in London that Nigerians will suddenly feel the impact of these so-called legacy projects?” Onwubiko said.
The group slammed the planned event as a “propaganda-driven tour” designed to whitewash the administration’s poor performance, warning that no amount of overseas PR could mask the widespread suffering across the country.
“From the reckless removal of fuel subsidies to the floating of the naira, Nigerians have been subjected to untold hardship. Yet, the government is celebrating projects that people on the ground can’t even see,” Onwubiko added.
HURIWA questioned the transparency surrounding the trip, asking whether the National Assembly approved the expenditure and whether Nigerians were consulted on its necessity or cost.
“The administration cannot call for national sacrifice and then turn around to fund luxury trips for image laundering. If these achievements were real, Nigerians would already be celebrating them in their homes and communities—not at a Hilton ballroom in London.”
“No carefully scripted presentation abroad can erase the hunger, joblessness, and insecurity that define life for the average Nigerian,” the group noted.
Calling for the immediate cancellation of the trip, HURIWA urged President Tinubu to recall the ministers involved and focus on resolving Nigeria’s pressing problems.
