Tinubu Speaks Amid Protest Against Hardship in Several Nigerian States, Details Emerge
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African countries to speak with one voice and leverage the continent’s potential to address developmental challenges
- The president made this call in a message at the 2024 African Caucus meeting of ministers of finance and governors of central banks held in Abuja on Friday, August 2
- Legit.ng reports that Tinubu's remarks come at a time when thousands are protesting alleged poor governance and increasing cost of living in Africa’s most populous nation
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.
FCT, Abuja - On day two of the hardship protest in several Nigerian states, President Bola Tinubu said his administration was currently “undertaking bold economic policies to propel Nigeria's economy out of the downturns occasioned by multiple shocks in the global economy”.
Tinubu spoke on Friday, August 2, when he declared the 2024 African Caucus meeting open.
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The president was represented by Kashim Shettima, his vice.
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The Nigerian leader also called for global cooperation among African countries to tackle their shared economic problems and take advantage of opportunities.
Furthermore, Tinubu noted that although Africa was grappling with “numerous challenges across economic, humanitarian and social spheres," countries on the continent must take necessary measures to translate opportunities in natural resources and human capital into growth, innovation and collaboration.
Shettima's thoughts on nationwide protest
According to a video posted on X by NTA, Shettima spoke on the current nationwide protest.
The vice president, standing in for Tinubu at the event, said:
“Against the backdrop of what happened a couple of weeks ago in Kenya, there was understandable apprehension. But here we are.
“Reforms are inevitable. We are aware of the subsidy cabal, but your excellencies ladies and gentlemen, we are determined to push on.”
Protests: Possibility of state of emergency
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Dele Momodu, a former presidential candidate, joined other Nigerians in appealing to the protesters to maintain peace at all costs.
Momodu advised the Tinubu-led government to improve “its terrible communication strategies”, adding that the president needs to address Nigerians.
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'Protest continues', Sowore declares
In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Omoyele Sowore, an activist believed to be one of the organisers of the ‘End Bad Governance’ demonstration in Nigeria, thanked protesters “for staying the course” since the commencement of the action.
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Sowore stated that in addition to the street marches, people at home should engage in pot and pan protests against hunger, poverty, and starvation.
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