President Bola Tinubu has issued a bold warning to Western powers, saying Nigeria will not wait forever for financial support or fair economic partnerships.
Speaking at a high-level policy forum in Abuja, Tinubu stated that if the West continues to withhold meaningful investment and support for Nigeria’s economic growth, his administration will be forced to “look inward or elsewhere” even hinting at a drastic move: “We may have to leave if our future is constantly held back.”
While the president didn’t specify what “leaving” could mean whether cutting ties, shifting alliances, or pulling away from Western financial systems his tone was unmistakably firm.
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“We’ve begged, we’ve asked nicely, we’ve cooperated. But if our people continue to suffer while the global powers sit on their hands, then we must begin to act in our own best interest. Nigeria cannot be anyone’s economic colony,” Tinubu said to loud applause.
The statement has stirred debate across social media and diplomatic circles, with some applauding the president’s nationalist tone, while others fear the fallout could strain key international relationships.
Economists believe the president is sending a clear message: Nigeria wants fairer trade terms, more direct investment, and respect for its sovereignty not handouts or debt traps.
As Nigeria grapples with inflation, unemployment, and mounting debt, Tinubu’s speech signals a potential pivot in the country’s foreign policy one that could reshape Africa’s biggest economy for years to come.
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