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Nigerians abroad funding secessionist groups. The Federal Government on Tuesday, July 27 accused some Nigerians in diaspora of allegedly funding the secessionist groups which have been portraying the country in bad light.
Lai Mohammad, the minister of information and culture has asked Nigerians living abroad to stop sponsoring secessionist groups.
The Minister made the appeal in Abuja when he received members of NIDO, UK chapter, on a courtesy visit. He said, “Instead of contributing their allocation to the country’s development, all you hear from a section of Nigerians in diaspora and their allies back home are fake news and untrue allegations.
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“I, therefore, want to use this opportunity to appeal to NIDO to seize the initiative from those who are bent on painting Nigeria bad in the comity of nations.
Lai Mohammed also asked members of the group to complement Government’s effort, rather than propagate fake narratives and “untrue” allegations of religious persecution, political marginalization, and human rights abuses.
“It is alarming and disappointing that some Nigerians in Diaspora still rely on platforms that peddle fake news and misinformation about Nigeria,” The Minister said.
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“As an organized and well-connected group, I implore NIDO to leverage its contacts in government circles, parliamentary groups and global think tanks in world capitals to help change the narrative.
“I also urge them to sweep the carpet off the feet of secessionist groups, insurgents and anarchists who are bent on pushing false narratives to portray Nigeria in a bad light.
“I have no doubt that you will take this call seriously and do everything in your power to change the narrative for the better.” Lai Mohammed added.
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