The Federal Government announced that there is no longer a need for the planned nationwide hunger protests scheduled for August 1 to 10, 2024.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this statement while addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, presided over by President Bola Tinubu.
Idris explained that the government is already addressing some of the demands made by aggrieved Nigerians and making efforts to ensure food availability.
“Many of the issues that those planning the protest are putting forward are being addressed. The government is making efforts to ensure food is made available,” Idris said.
“Rice has been taken to various centres across the country and is being sold for N40,000. This is just the beginning and a necessary first step. Other efforts are underway.”
He highlighted significant investments in the agricultural sector, which he believes will lead to a reduction in food prices over time.
The minister also emphasized that the president is attentive to the concerns of the youth. “The student loan ensures that no youth wanting to go to school will be left out.
Once the CNG initiative is fully implemented, transportation issues will be resolved,” he added.
