Social media is abuzz with criticism as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) face backlash for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dubai.
The CEOs of both agencies, Ahmad Salihjo of REA and Khalil Halilu of NASENI, were pictured signing the MoU during the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP28) in the UAE.
The MoU aims to facilitate collaboration between the agencies for the electrification of rural and underserved areas in Nigeria.
It also includes objectives such as sharing knowledge, data, and information related to rural electrification and promoting renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and biomass in rural electrification.
Criticism from social media users centred around the agencies choosing to sign the agreement in Dubai instead of in Abuja, where their headquarters are located.
Comments expressed dissatisfaction with what some perceived as unnecessary spending of resources and questioned the decision to sign the MoU abroad.
Some of the comments on social media include remarks about the agencies wasting money, extravagant behaviour, and scepticism about the necessity of signing such agreements in foreign locations. The criticism also extended to questioning the clarity and effectiveness of the agencies’ plans and initiatives.
This backlash highlights public concerns about accountability, transparency, and the efficient use of resources by government agencies, prompting discussions on social media platforms.
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