The Federal Government has announced that the nationwide hunger protests planned for August 1 to 10, 2024, are no longer necessary.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this declaration during a press briefing following the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
Idris mentioned that the government is actively working to address the grievances of Nigerians and ensure the availability of food supplies.
He said, “Many of the issues that those planning the protest are putting forward are being addressed. The government is making efforts to make sure that food is made available.
“Rice has been taken to various centres across the country, and it is being sold for N40,000. This is just the beginning and necessary first step. Other efforts are underway.
“There is so much investment that is going into the agricultural sector and we believe that as we move forward, the price of food will come down.”
The minister said the president believes that the government is answering the questions being asked by the youths.
He added, “The student loan is making sure that no youth that wants to go to school will be left out. By the time the CNG takes full course, the transportation issues will be resolved.”
