President Tinubu’s decision to honor the Super Eagles for their commendable performance in the African Cup of Nations has sparked controversy, with a Nigerian soldier, Adie Paul, expressing frustration over the perceived lack of recognition for the sacrifices made by those serving on the frontlines.
In a social media post, Paul criticized President Tinubu gesture of awarding houses, land plots, and national honors to the football players while highlighting the disparity in acknowledgment for soldiers risking their lives.
Paul, who sustained a gunshot injury in the North East while battling Boko Haram, shared an X-ray of his injury, emphasizing that soldiers like him deserve similar recognition.
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“Even Ahmed Musa, who didn’t kick a ball once for AFCON, received a flat, land, and OON. Wonderful times. Yet, as a soldier, I stayed in the North East fighting Boko Haram for four years plus, I was shot, and I am still carrying the bullet in me till date, not even a medal from the Army/Nigeria Government,” he expressed on social media.
President Tinubu announcement on Tuesday, February 13, granting the national honor of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) to each member of the Super Eagles squad, along with land plots and apartments, has intensified the discussion on how recognition and rewards are distributed in the country.
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The soldier’s poignant message has resonated with many, shedding light on the sacrifices of those in the military who may feel overlooked in comparison to celebrated athletes.
