- There have been reports of a youth-led nationwide protest over the rising cost of living and economic hardship.
- The protest is reportedly slated for August 1 to 15.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has convened a private meeting with the entire cabinet of President Bola Tinubu to discuss the upcoming nationwide demonstration against economic difficulties.
All 40-plus ministers are present at the hushed gathering, which is focused on addressing the growing concerns about the country’s economic situation.
Some of the Ministers spotted are Nyesom Wike (FCT), Yusuf Tuggar (Foreign Affairs), Zephaniah Jisalo (Special Duties), Tahir Mamman (Education), and Abubakar Bagudu (Budget and Planning).
Others are Wale Edun (Finance), Mohammed Idris (Information), Bello Matawalle (Defence), David Umahi (Works), and the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, amongst others.
Recall that the President had earlier on Tuesday pleaded with Nigerians to shelve the #EndBadGovernance protest slated to commence on August 1.
The protest against economic hardship, organized by faceless persons, has gained traction on social media and is scheduled to hold across the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
This is a developing story…