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IT’S TOO LATE AMBODE HAS DONE THAT! Twitter users lambaste FG for saying they will repatriate stranded Nigerians in Russia
Some angry Nigerians on twitter have lambasted President Buhari for announcing that it will commence the process of repatriating some Nigerians who travelled to Russia for the FIFA 2018 World Cup and got stranded after the competition.
There have been reports of scores of Nigerians who travelled to the country for the World Cup but were unable to leave, having discovered that they were swindled.
A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Garba Shehu, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Aviation had in compliance with the President’s directive taken the necessary actions to bring the Nigerians back.
Garba Shehu wrote on Twitter;
“President @MBuhari has directed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, @GeoffreyOnyeama and Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. @hadisirika, to commence the process of repatriating Nigerians who travelled to Russia for the FIFA 2018 World Cup and got stranded after the competition.
“The Nigerian football fans got stranded in the country following the activities of some unscrupulous travel agents who cancelled their return tickets and abandoned them to their fate.
“The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Aviation have in compliance with the President’s directive taken the necessary actions to bring the Nigerians back.
“The Presidential directive is in line with the policy of the current administration to ensure the welfare of all Nigerians in every part of the world.
“It would be recalled that the President Buhari administration has on several occasions ensured the repatriation of Nigerians from foreign countries like Libya and other conflict zones”.
Meanwhile, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has paid for the return flight of 50 Nigerians stranded in Russia.
Nnamdi Odimegwu a motivational speaker confirming the news via his Instagram page said he was in the company of the governor when he extended the gesture.
However, some Nigerian’s had accused Buhari of responding late to the crises in Russia adding that Governor Ambode had graciously done the needful.
Some also praised Buhari for taking care of the affected Nigerians.
See some tweets:
The lackadaisical attitude of your govt is out of this world. Governance is not rocket science, learn from world leaders. Something will happen and it will take 1001hours to get official statement from govt? Lagos state governor has shown leadership.
— GMD (@MultiChris1) July 16, 2018
Ambode is doing that… Devicing another means to embezzle funds; shame on u.
— Kay (@Kelvin413) July 16, 2018
Why is this coming late when the Lagos state governor @AkinwunmiAmbode had already made it if not completed the repatriation of these fellas back to Nigeria.
However, more seriously is or are poor Nigerians seeking financial aids to help cater for their medical illnesses.— AYANLOLA ABDULJELIL (@owolabitaiwo) July 16, 2018
It’s too late. Gov Ambode has already done that.
— Bola (@Bola97871954) July 16, 2018
When will this government proact d news have been out even before the end of the world Cup n u guys re just making a move nw what a shame
— Deen Hebraheem (@lordmac2bad) July 16, 2018
Ambode brought them back already
— Adebayo Daniel (@Adebayo98979687) July 16, 2018
Committees will be set up as a result of this directive and delegations will be sent on “fact finding” missions. ??♂️
— Áhmēd Ŷ (@mcahmedy) July 16, 2018
Stupid talk from you. Is it the government that sent them to Russia? Criticism must be with sense,not foolishness
— Denzel (@archangel_denis) July 16, 2018
Our Gov @AkinwunmiAmbode of Lagos state has already taken the initiative and assisted in getting the people back to Nigeria.
Federal government must acknowledge & applaud this. Also, you must reimburse Lagos state for the expenses we have incurred in this humanitarian act.— ‘Tunji Adeyèmi (@TJAdethink) July 16, 2018
Tears rolling on my cheeks, indeed Nigeria is blessed to have a wonderful leader…. 30years in Nigeria and I have never shed tears for my country until today.
God Bless President @MBuhari and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/n1HgIhQMhp
— Ahmed Sidi (@SidiReport) July 16, 2018
BUHARI is magnanimous to his ppl including his adversaries. These Nigerians tot they cd escape thru Russia to Europe, lazy youths & adults . We will salvage our mess together my ppl. Thank yu Baba BUHARI , bring them back to learn how to work and make Nigeria look like abroad.
— @OMO_IBILE?? (@SakaAbdulsalam) July 16, 2018
BUHARI is magnanimous to his ppl including his adversaries. These Nigerians tot they cd escape thru Russia to Europe, lazy youths & adults . We will salvage our mess together my ppl. Thank yu Baba BUHARI , bring them back to learn how to work and make Nigeria look like abroad.
— @OMO_IBILE?? (@SakaAbdulsalam) July 16, 2018
You’re a shame to Nigeria @APCNigeria @GarShehu @MBuhari
This is the 1st time we’re hearing this.It’s an embarrassment. We can’t wait to sack you @GarShehu and your paymaster @MBuhari in 2019
— Atikusupportebonyigr (@Atikusptgrpebon) July 16, 2018