Yusuf Gagdi, a member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, has gifted his daughter, Aisha Yusuf Gagdi, a brand new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in celebration of her graduation from Lead British International School Abuja.
Aisha, who excelled in her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), was surprised by her father with the luxury vehicle as a reward for her outstanding academic performance.
The lawmaker shared photos from the graduation ceremony on his Instagram on Saturday, expressing his pride and joy.
“Today, I attended my amazing daughter’s graduation ceremony. Watching you, my dear daughter, walk across that stage fills my heart with immense pride and love,” he wrote.
Gagdi continued, “I celebrate your achievements and the strength you’ve shown. Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities and happiness. Congratulations, my shining star!”
The grand gesture has generated mixed reactions on social media. Some praised the lawmaker’s generosity, while others criticised the extravagant gift amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges.
One user, Yusuf, tweeting as #kubcy17 on X.com, wrote, “Absolute nonsense and rubbish in this trying time. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi doesn’t have a single respect for the people of his constituency.”
Another user, Haidar, tweeting as #AliyumuazuIbra2, commented, “It’s not surprising to see that a car, which even university graduates and professors dream of owning, is given as a gift to a secondary school graduate. If she completes university, she might receive a private jet or a personal yacht as a gift.”
However, some stood by the lawmaker’s decision. User #Uthmann__ wrote on X.com, “Hon. Gagdi only displayed the car he gifted to his daughter after graduation from secondary school. People celebrate their children according to their pockets. This is nothing new in Abuja. And this is even a gift from dad to his daughter.”
The discussion continues to trend online, reflecting the diverse opinions on the matter.