The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday resolved that the planned nationwide protest being spearheaded by some traumatized Nigerians was unnecessary.
Information Minister Mohammed Idris, who briefed journalists after the meeting, said, “It is the view of the government that there is really no need for the protests again because most of those things that the protesters are putting forward are already actually being addressed.”
Idris itemised actions the Tinubu administration has taken to reduce the negative impact of government policies on Nigerians. These include food distribution, implementation of student loans, and sale of food at subsidised prices.
Recall that young Nigerians had fixed 1 August to commence a 10-day nationwide protest to demand reversal of some government policies that have led Nigeria to its worst cost of living crisis in a generation.
Food prices have more than doubled since President Tinubu last year announced the removal of petrol subsidies and the floating of the naira.
In his speech on Monday, Idris also restated the government’s belief that the protest could be hijacked by persons who want to cause anarchy in the system.
