Josef Onoh, a former South-East spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, has debunked claims that President Bola Tinubu is relocating Nigeria’s capital to Lagos.
One Mohammed Bello Doka has reportedly in an opinion article introduced a story of regional favoritism and stealth relocation of Nigeria’s capital by means of administrative and budgetary choices.
Reacting in a press release, nonetheless, Onoh mentioned that whereas considerations about equitable growth are legitimate in a federation, Doka’s claims misrepresented info.
The ex-chairman of a discussion board of former members of Enugu State Home of Meeting mentioned it was extra painful that the improper narrative was reposted and promoted by Mallam Nasir El-Rufai whom he mentioned he has excessive respect for regardless of detrimental perceptions that surrounds him.
He added that it was extra painful that the over-packed media handlers of President Tinubu have failed in positively defending and selling his insurance policies to Nigerians and the world as a complete in a respectful method anticipated from the workplace of a President.
Onoh mentioned that the allegation of relocation of FAAN headquarters is ludicrous and laughable as a result of FAAN’s company headquarters was returned to Lagos in 2024 (its unique location for many years) primarily for operational effectivity.
He mentioned that over 60 % of Nigeria’s air site visitors is dealt with in Lagos, and the prior transfer to Abuja (below the earlier administration) lacked ample workplace house, main to wasteful responsibility tour allowances and frequent flights for approvals.
Onoh mentioned, “I personally engaged the Honourable Minister for Aviation in the course of the uproar, over one yr in the past, and the Honourable Minister Festus Keyamo emphasised value financial savings (over ₦450-500 million yearly in journey bills alone) and stakeholder consultations, together with unions.”
