Social media erupted in outrage after an old video resurfaced showing Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, criticising Nigerians who pursue legal studies abroad. The controversy comes in the wake of reports that Wike’s son recently graduated with a Master’s degree from King’s College London, United Kingdom, prompting critics to accuse the minister of contradicting his long-held stance on foreign legal education. Wike had celebrated his son’s graduation on social media, drawing renewed attention to his earlier remarks.
In the 2015 video, aired on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily shortly after Wike assumed office as Governor of Rivers State, he argued that certain courses—particularly law—should be studied within Nigeria. He insisted that public funds should not be spent sending students abroad for programmes that are available locally. The resurfacing of the clip has reignited debate, with critics accusing Wike of hypocrisy for endorsing overseas education for his family while discouraging Nigerians from doing the same.
WATCH: How FCT Minister Wike Condemned Nigerians Seeking Foreign Degrees, Now Celebrates Son For Bagging Master's In UK pic.twitter.com/7RofG0kMya
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