Chairman, Association of Online Media Practitioners in Nigeria, Mogaji Wole Arisekola, has criticised some Nigerians who are unhappy at the progress made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, nothing that some people are deliberately hoping for the government to fail, so they can score cheap political points.
Speaking to newsmen, in Abuja, the Ibadan High Chief revealed that some people are always happy to amplify bad news about Nigeria, but when there is something good to celebrate, like a milestone achievement from the government, they ignore it as it does not suit their agenda.
According to Arisekola, those who post negative comments when the government makes a positive progress in getting the country out of its current economic woes are unpatriotic and evil. He added that if they really love Nigeria like they claim, when the government achieves a positive result, they should amplify it and acknowledge the fact that the government is trying its best to ensure life is easy for everyone. He also urged Nigerians to desist from such acts.
Arisekola gave an example of when Dr Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite announced that the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, under her leadership, had attracted into Nigeria a cumulative investment worth over $30B. Instead of some Nigerians being excited that the investment would create more jobs and attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Nigeria, some people went on social media to shame the minister.
“As youths, they should do better and pray the country bounces back and all economic indices favor us. They should not wish for the country to collapse under the present administration just because they have a preference for a certain candidate during the election. They should be partners in progress and also work hand in hand to ensure the projection of Nigeria in a positive light so other people can believe and invest in the country. If negative news is getting huge publicity, the youths will be at the receiving end because no matter how hard we try to deny our country, there is no place like home,” he said.
He also stated that Nigerians need to be patient with the current administration as it means well for everyone. “This is the first time we are taking our challenges and proffering a lasting solution to them. We are currently in our trying phase at the end of the tunnel; there is light for Nigeria. We should have faith and believe that Nigeria will be greater,” he added.
