By Hadiza Abdulkadir
Former Nigerian Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has deleted a social media post announcing that he facilitated the recruitment of two young men into the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) after it sparked widespread criticism online.
In the now-deleted post, Lawan said he received the two recruits after a Senate plenary and congratulated them on their successful employment, stating that he had facilitated their recruitment into the intelligence agency. He described the appointments as part of his commitment to creating opportunities for young people from Yobe North Senatorial District.
However, the post quickly drew criticism on social media, with many Nigerians accusing the former Senate President of promoting nepotism and favoritism in public sector recruitment. Critics argued that his remarks appeared to suggest political influence played a role in securing the jobs, raising concerns about fairness and merit-based employment in government institutions.
Following the backlash, the post was removed from his verified Facebook page. As of the time of reporting, Lawan has not publicly explained why the post was deleted or responded to the criticism.