Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, the lawmaker representing the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam federal constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, gifted his daughter Aisha a brand new Lexus RX crossover SUV to celebrate her graduation from Lead British International School in Abuja.
Aisha also performed impressively in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), prompting her father's celebratory gift.
Saminu Maigoro shared the gift on Facebook, posting pictures of Aisha with her father and the luxury vehicle and congratulating her on her achievement.
Reactions as Reps member gifted SUV to daughter
The post received mixed reactions from social media users, with some congratulating Aisha and others criticizing the lawmaker for being insensitive to Nigeria's current economic situation.
Some users encouraged Aisha to stay focused on her academic journey, while others saw the gift as a display of wealth and privilege.
Maigoro said: "Congratulations Aisha Yusuf Gagdi on your graduation from Lead British International School Abuja. May it be the beginning of a wonderful journey of life.
"To celebrate her graduation and great performance in JAMB, her father surprised her with a gift of a car."
See Maigoro's post here:
An incredible day at Lead British International School Abuja's graduation ceremony! Emphasized the importance of focus and commitment for a bright future ahead.
— Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, PhD, OON (@YusufAdamuGagdi) July 20, 2024
Delighted to make a significant donation of N3 million Naira to top students and dedicated staff to encouraged… pic.twitter.com/B1yW0XO72R
In a tweet, the lawmaker announced a donation of N3 million to the school's best student and best-performing teacher.
He recalled emphasizing focus and commitment to the future.
The lawmaker said: "Delighted to make a significant donation of N3 million Naira to top students and dedicated staff to encourage academic excellence."
