Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has criticized President Muhammadu
Buhari for saying that no foreign exchange
will be made available to parents whose children are studying abroad.
Buhari made the comment during a recent interview
with Al Jazeera in Qatar despite being questioned on the status of his
own children who are also in schools outside the country. Ben Bruce reacted to the president’s comments via a Facebook post. It reads:
It’s awkward for a leader to say no #ForexForEducation for our kids schooling abroad when his own kids school abroad!
Mr. President, these are people who voted for
you. You ought to be more sensitive about their need for #ForexForEducation.
This
year all tiers of govt, including the Presidency, will spend billions
importing cars. If we can afford that, cant we afford #ForexForEducation
What
do we expect parents whose kids have spent 2 years in schools abroad.
Should their kids drop out after going so far? #ForexForEducation
Its
not a matter of "those who can afford it". The parents aren't saying
they cant afford it. They're saying they cant get #ForexForEducation.
I am an advocate for #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira but I accept that there are some courses that we don't offer #ForexForEducation
If
we can provide foreign exchange to those going on pilgrimage, surely we
can provide #ForexForEducation. Education is a priority!
These
policies will have the opposite effect of what you intend. Nigerians
will take their funds to neighboring nations #ForexForEducation
We
as elected representatives of the people must be sensitive to their
needs and reflect this sensitivity in policies #ForexForEducation
My name is Ben Murray-Bruce and I just want to make Commonsense!
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