Buhari's response to UN moderator's question was an embarrassment to Nigeria — Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode 

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s response to a question he was asked during an open discussion at the United Nations meeting by the moderator.

The former minister said it is sad and embarrassing to watch President Buhari reading a prepared speech on climate change contrary to the question he was asked about his plans for the future of the Nigerian children.



The moderator’s question, was, in keeping with the theme: “President Buhari, Nigeria has a very young population; perhaps you might highlight what a pathway for a resilient future looks like?”

Responding he said, “I share the sentiment expressed by the Secretary-General that the world is on the verge of climate catastrophe. Undeniably, Climate Change is a human-induced phenomenon.



“In the water sector, Nigeria will issue a Green Bond for irrigation and construct multi-purpose dams for power, irrigation and water supply. We will strengthen solid and liquid waste management systems to attract more private sector investors.

“We will mobilize Nigerian youths towards planting 25 million trees to enhance Nigeria’s carbon sink.


“Specifically, Nigeria is progressively working to realize 30 percent energy efficiency and renewable energy mix by 2030.

“Furthermore, the Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Programme in Ogoniland, to recover the carbon sink potential of the mangrove ecosystem of the one thousand square kilometers (1,000 KM2) polluted site in the affected area.




“Finally, permit me to add that the forty million citizens in the Lake Chad area expect this Summit to take into consideration their concerns. They anticipate that the outcomes of this meeting would include solutions to address Climate Change impacts in the Lake Chad area.”

In an open DISCUSSION at the @UN with other Heads of State the moderator asks you a simple question about what plans you have for the future of Nigerian children and, to the utter consternation of everyone there, you answer by reading a prepared speech on climate change! SAD! 😪

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) September 25, 2019

Reacting on his verified twitter handle Kayode said, "In an open DISCUSSION at the @UN with other Heads of State the moderator asks you a simple question about what plans you have for the future of Nigerian children and, to the utter consternation of everyone there, you answer by reading a prepared speech on climate change! SAD!