Ex-Campaign Spokesman Lauds President Tinubu For UAE Bilateral Agreement, Hails Minister Keyamo’s Achievement....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Dr. Josef Onoh, the former campaign spokesman for President Bola Tinubu in the southeast, has described Nigeria’s recent bilateral agreement renewal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a remarkable diplomatic achievement, which he attributes to President Tinubu’s pragmatic and diplomatic approach.

On Monday, the Nigerian President successfully brokered an international agreement with his UAE counterpart, Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, leading to the immediate lifting of the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers. The agreement also encompasses the prompt resumption of Etihad and Emirates flight services to and from Nigeria, along with various economic development diplomatic initiatives and proposals.

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Reacting to these developments, Onoh asserted that these agreements are a testament to the promises President Tinubu made to Nigerians during his presidential campaigns, now materialized achievements that transcend ethnic boundaries and extend beyond the West African sub-region. He emphasized that the benefits of these agreements are not limited to Nigerians but also beneficial to the international community, highlighting the importance of even small diplomatic victories.

Onoh urged Nigerians not to underestimate President Tinubu’s international successes and emphasized the importance of being exemplary ambassadors by conducting themselves with utmost respect and adherence to the laws and regulations of host countries, just as they expect their own to be respected.

“This demonstrates the confidence that the UAE and the international community have in our President, and anyone who fails to appreciate and support our President is deluding themselves,” Onoh stated. “This is what we promised Nigerians in the renewed hope mandate, and it is proof that the renewed hope is not just a result of Jagaban’s magic but a collective effort to ensure that the magician continues to perform his magic by supporting his efforts.”

Onoh also noted that previous administrations were known for signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) without corresponding actions, whereas the UAE agreement is accompanied by proactive measures. He urged President Tinubu to prioritize strengthening Nigeria’s domestic policies to convince investors to translate their commitments into action, highlighting that domestic challenges like corruption and insecurity could undermine international successes. Genuine investors, he added, require a country with accountability and a commitment to the rule of law.

Furthermore, Onoh commended Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister for Aviation, for his role in delivering on the UAE agreement, hailing him as the first current Nigerian minister to accomplish such a feat. He expressed confidence that Keyamo’s colleagues in the government would exhibit similar determination to deliver on the renewed hope mandate, as Keyamo did with the support of President Tinubu.