Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned the newly elected UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, for her critical comments about Nigeria. Speaking at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja, Shettima stated that while he respects Badenoch’s right to her opinions, her remarks were uncalled for. He reminded her that Nigeria remains “the greatest black nation on earth,” emphasizing that one out of every four black people globally is Nigerian. Shettima further highlighted that Nigeria is on track to become the third most populous country in the world by 2050......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
Additionally, the Vice President spoke on the important role of migrants in contributing to society and economic development, reiterating the government’s commitment to safeguarding their rights and celebrating their contributions.
In a broader context, Badenoch, who was a UK Prime Minister hopeful in 2022, had accused Nigerian politicians of misusing public funds for personal gain. After being elected as the UK Conservative Party leader in 2024, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), revealed that her office reached out to Badenoch, but received no response.
