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Well-known public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has criticized the federal administration under Tinubu for what he describes as misplaced priorities offering substantial financial rewards to football players while overlooking the efforts of students, civil servants, and military personnel who also contribute significantly to national development.
He made these remarks during an interview held on Tuesday.
Shehu condemned the government’s decision to award large sums of money to the Super Falcons following their victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, arguing that it sends a discouraging signal to other dedicated citizens such as students and public workers.
“You pay a footballer ₦150 million in less than two months, but students are told to take loans to go to school. That same footballer may not even have completed their education,” he said.
Drawing a comparison, he described the sports sector as a gamble where only a select few benefit massively, while the majority are overlooked.
“I read a post by a soldier in Baga saying, ‘My son will play football’ just because of how athletes are treated. Yet, this same soldier has dedicated his life to serving his country without ever receiving such recognition,” he lamented.
He wrapped up by urging the government to shift focus toward acknowledging intellectual achievements, pointing out a girl from Yobe State who recently secured first place in an international English competition held in the UK.
“We are waiting to see what the government will do for that girl. If nothing is done, then it confirms that the Tinubu administration is waging a war against education. There’s no excuse.”
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