The NSA and his Principal must realize that they represent and project our collective image as a Sovereign Nation!
The last two years have exposed our rookie management in navigating our foreign relationships on the Reginal and Global stage with ECOWAS and now with Canada. The whole blunder could have been avoided if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were allowed to play their role as the key Ministry in guiding our conduct on the global stage.
The recent out bursts by the NSA on Canada for denying visas to our military personnel could have been handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who would have summoned the Canadian High Commissioner if need be, to tongue lash him for his affront and threaten him with appropriate consequences.
The NSA’s unnecessary out bursts have unwittingly brought to the public domain the embarrassing humiliation meted on Nigeria by the Canadian High Commission.
Much as i tried to suppress the urge not to put my feelings and concern on post, the love and the pride of my country have compelled me to react to the action of a novice, towing with our Sovereign image.
The NSA should not and must not appropriate the duties of the Minister of Foreign Affairs!
By: Muhammad Zangina Kura
At’tajdid News
