Nigerian are reacting to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to content creators in the country.
As reported, the President has called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national unity.
He made this request while speaking at the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, themed ‘Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development.’
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“I urge you to continue using digital platforms to advance our nation’s progress. Build businesses that employ others. Create content that uplifts and unites. Use your influence to foster unity, not division,” Mr President said.
Your generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility.” However, his speech did not go down well with Nigerians as they all took to social media to voice their thoughts:
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One user @Bennie baba said: “Imagine the chief divisioner soliciting for unity GOD self go don tire for this Nigerian destructive ancient politicians But where e dey pain well well na those irresponsible youths wey dey gamble their future and the future of their yet unborn generations to come for morsels of sour porridge”.
Another user wrote: “Mr president we dun see u wey dey use ur influence dey promote unity.”
Another user while sharing his thoughts said: “Start with your crew, they are the captains of the spread of hate and division, making mockery of Obi and threatening Nigerians who are not from your tribe residing in Lagos”
Akpa-ose wrote: “Anumanu! while your spoke person aonuga , mc iluomo and Reno is busy promoting and inciting tribal hatred.. start with condemning their act first.”
