Nigerians react after actress Eniola Badmus shared photos of her ‘’speaking’’ at a UN General Assembly event

Actress Eniola Badmus is trending on social media as Nigerians are reacting to a photo she shared on her Instagram page.

Ms Badmus who serves as an aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. shared a photo of herself ‘speaking’ at an event.

She wrote;

‘’Grateful to speak at #UNGA on innovation, gender inclusion & partnerships for a sustainable energy future.

I’m also grateful to have attended the Future Africa Forum 2025 at The Africa Center, powered by Afreximbank’s Global Africa Gateway.

It was an incredible opportunity to connect, share, and learn alongside brilliant young leaders who are shaping the future of our continent. The conversations, collaborations, and networks built here are priceless, and I look forward to seeing how these connections spark new possibilities for Africa’s growth and transformation.”

While some Nigerians congratulated her for speaking at the event, others accused her of lying. They claim she was never at the UNGA event, with one person stating that the photo Eniola shared was taken at the Nigerian Embassy in New York and not yet UN building.

See the divergent reactions below