Outrage as Nigerian lawmaker gifts daughter SUV for graduating from secondary school

Daily Post Nigeria Outrage as Nigerian lawmaker gifts daughter SUV for graduating from secondary school Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Outrage as Nigerian lawmaker gifts daughter SUV for graduating from secondary school Published on July 21, 2024 By Ochogwu Sunday A member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi has come under heavy criticism for gifting his daughter, Aisha, a new Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, after her graduation from secondary school. Reports had earlier emerged online stating that the lawmaker gifted his daughter who graduated from the Lead British International School, Abuja, the luxurious car. It was also reported that Aisha’s gift followed her excellent performance in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations.

Sharing photos from the graduation ceremony on Instagram on Saturday, Gagdi wrote, “Today, I attended my amazing daughter’s graduation ceremony. Watching you, my dear daughter, walk across that stage fills my heart with immense pride and love. “I celebrate your achievements and the strength you’ve shown.

Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities and happiness”. However, some Nigerians took to their social media handles to lambast the lawmaker for the SUV gift, citing the ravaging economic situation of the country. Some X microblogging users, who also shared the photos, accused the lawmaker of neglecting his constituency.

Here are some of the reactions from X. @hurabaibrah.