Key Highlights:
- Protest
Prevention Efforts: President Tinubu meets with
traditional rulers to address economic hardship concerns and avert planned
protests.
- Key
Participants: Meeting attended by Sultan of
Sokoto, Ooni of Ife, Progressive Governors' Forum, and other high-profile
officials.
- Background:
Planned protests set for August 1, driven by economic distress and youth
dissatisfaction.
Detailed Article:
In
a strategic move to prevent a nationwide protest over escalating economic
hardships, President Bola Tinubu has convened a crucial meeting with
traditional rulers from across Nigeria at the State House, Abuja. This meeting
follows a session with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) held at the
Presidential Villa.
Meeting
with Traditional Rulers:
The
traditional rulers, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III,
and the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, arrived together in a single bus,
signifying unity and collective purpose. While specific details of the
closed-door session remain undisclosed, sources indicate that the discussions
are aimed at addressing the concerns driving the planned protests and seeking
solutions to the prevailing economic issues.
Background
and Context:
The
protests, scheduled for August 1, have been gaining momentum on social media
and among various youth organizations. The National Youth Council of Nigeria
(NYCN) has been at the forefront, mobilizing its 104 affiliated youth groups
and calling for urgent action to address the nation's economic challenges. In a
statement, NYCN emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to build a better
Nigeria.
"We
recognize the challenges faced by our country and the need for urgent action to
address these issues. As we prepare to address the nation, we call on all
stakeholders to support our efforts and to work together towards a better
Nigeria," the NYCN stated.
Meanwhile,
the Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has cautioned against
actions that could destabilize the country, urging restraint from protest
organizers.
ALSO READ: BREAKING: Tinubu Pleads with Nigerians to Shelve PlannedProtest
High-Level
Engagement:
Joining
President Tinubu at the meeting were key government officials, including Vice
President Kashim Shettima, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu,
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, and
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu. Their presence
underscores the administration's commitment to addressing the economic crisis
and preventing potential unrest.
Additionally,
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Chairman of the Nigerian
Governors’ Forum (NGF), and Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Chairman of
the Progressive Governors’ Forum, were also in attendance, highlighting the
broad-based effort to address the situation.
Conclusion:
As Nigeria braces for the planned August 1 protests, President Tinubu's engagement with traditional rulers and key stakeholders represents a significant step towards finding a peaceful resolution. The administration's efforts to address the economic grievances of its citizens and prevent potential unrest will be closely watched in the coming days.
No comments:
Post a Comment