Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, took to Twitter to express his dismay at Nigeria's 1411-member delegation to the ongoing UN climate summit, COP28, in Dubai. In a series of tweets, Obi drew attention to the irony of Nigeria matching China's contingent numbers despite vast economic disparities. He highlighted China's significantly higher budget per head compared to Nigeria's, coupled with China's higher Human Development Index (HDI) ranking.
Obi criticized the composition of Nigeria's delegation, asserting that many members lack relevance to climate change issues. He underscored the financial burden on the public, especially during economic hardships, and called for a shift towards prioritizing productivity over wasteful expenditures.
Obi emphasized the urgent need to cut governance costs and redirect resources towards essential national priorities. As debates on government spending intensify, Obi advocates for a more pragmatic and necessity-driven approach to ensure a prosperous and efficient Nigeria.
