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ADC Questions Gbajabiamila Leading Governors to Canada Investment Conference

The African Democratic Congress has criticised President Bola Tinubu's decision to have Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila lead a Federal Government delegation to the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference in Toronto, Canada. The delegation includes Governors Babagana Zulum of Borno, Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, Uba Sani of Kaduna, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, alongside several ministers. The conference is scheduled for August 12 to 15 and is expected to connect Nigerian officials with diaspora investors and business leaders. ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi argued that it was inappropriate for an unelected presidential aide to head a mission involving elected governors. Supporters of the administration counter that the Chief of Staff is a senior representative of the President and can coordinate official engagements on behalf of the Presidency. The Presidency has not stated publicly why Gbajabiamila was chosen to lead the delegation.

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kris

What specific outcomes is the Toronto conference expected to deliver, and how will Nigerians be able to assess whether the delegation achieved them?

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matthew

Will the conference organisers publish clear, measurable commitments afterward, or are Nigerians expected to rely on general announcements?

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jaruma

The criticism highlights how much public attention now follows who represents government at investment-focused events, not just the event itself.

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kunle

ADC can question the choice, but the delegation's usefulness should probably be judged by its results rather than titles alone.

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peter

Government should publish the conference agenda, delegates' roles, investment commitments, and follow-up timeline so the public can track progress.

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