He had earlier urged Seyi Tinubu to “Please, we, the youths of Bauchi, don’t need rice and food in nylon bags during Ramadan. Teach our youths how to fish, rather than feeding them for one day. They are not beggars.”
In a statement yesterday, NANS Senate President, Usman Nagwaza, criticised Shamsudeen, suggesting that he should instead urge his father to create job opportunities, as Seyi Tinubu is a private citizen with no executive powers.
While addressing a press briefing, NUBASS said Shamsuddeen raised “(a) valid and fundamental issue -governance should not be replaced by politically-motivated handouts. Nigerian youth need sustainable solutions, not temporary distractions.”
The students said it was ridiculous for NANS to applaud the son of a sitting President for distributing cooked food to hungry citizens as though it meant a meaningful contribution to youth empowerment.
“What exactly does this achieve? It does not create jobs. It does not provide capital for businesses. It does not give young people skills or opportunities.
“A country’s future cannot be built on one-time food distribution. The youth need sustainable empowerment through business capital, education, and long-term employment opportunities,” they queried.
