The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s international trips, questioning their benefits to Nigeria’s struggling economy.
Since taking office in 2023, President Tinubu has made several foreign visits, including a recent two-week trip to France.
These journeys, often described by the presidency as efforts to bring in foreign investments, have come under fresh scrutiny for yielding little visible progress.
CUPP, through its National Secretary, Peter Ameh, stated that despite frequent travels and promises of securing foreign partnerships, most Nigerians have yet to see any meaningful change.
The group believes that the high expectations built around these trips have not been matched with real outcomes, especially in terms of economic gains.
Billions of naira have reportedly been spent on foreign travels, with over ₦36 billion allocated in 2024 alone. These expenses cover flights, accommodation, and large entourages, which many critics view as excessive.
Government officials have defended the spending, citing pledges of over $50 billion from investors.
However, only a small portion of that, including $6.2 billion linked to Olam Agric and Shell’s North Bonga project, has come to life.
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