Vice President Kashim Shettima has accused Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected chief of the UK’s Conservative Social gathering, of disparaging Nigeria, her nation of origin.
Shettima made the remarks on Monday throughout the tenth Annual Migration Dialogue held on the State Home in Abuja.
Shettima mentioned, “Kemi Badenoch, the chief of the British Labour or Conservative Social gathering. We’re happy with her regardless of her efforts at denigrating her nation of origin.
He added, “She is entitled to her personal opinions; she has even each proper to take away the Kemi from her title however that doesn’t underscore the truth that the best black nation on earth is the nation known as Nigeria.
Highlighting Nigeria’s international significance, Shettima famous, “One out of each three, 4 black males is a Nigerian, and by 2050, Nigeria will assist america and would be the third most populous nation on earth.”
He additionally emphasised the essential position of migrants in shaping societies and driving financial progress, reaffirming the federal government’s dedication to defending migrant rights and acknowledging their contributions to nationwide improvement.
In 2022, Badenoch, a British MP of Nigerian descent, accused Nigerian politicians of mismanaging public funds. Following her election as Conservative Social gathering chief in November 2024, the Nigerians in Diaspora Fee (NIDCOM) tried to contact her workplace however obtained no response, in accordance with NIDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
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