Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced his concerns over the general labeling of Nigerians as internet fraudsters, stating that it lacks statistical evidence.
In a recent address, President Tinubu decried the stereotyping of Nigerians as cybercriminals, emphasizing the need for more concrete evidence before making such sweeping generalizations.
He urged the public to refrain from jumping to conclusions and to instead focus on the individual actions of people, rather than attributing negative characteristics to an entire group based on the actions of a few.
Tinubu emphasized the need for fair and accurate representation of Nigerians, stressing that the majority of citizens are law-abiding and hardworking individuals who should not be unfairly tarnished by the actions of a minority.
He also called for greater awareness and understanding of the complexities of cybercrime, and for efforts to be directed towards addressing the root causes of such criminal behavior.
President Tinubu’s remarks come at a time when Nigerians continue to face discrimination and prejudice based on unfounded stereotypes, particularly in the international community.
His words serve as a reminder of the importance of fair and objective judgement, and the dangers of perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
