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Top Stories From President Tinubu’s Nationwide Speech (Featuring Calls For Protest Suspension, Ordering Of Farming Equipment And More)
Top stories from President Tinubu’s Nationwide Speech Featuring Calls For Protest Suspension, Ordering Of Farming Equipment And More
EKO HOT BLOG reports all the details below:
Tinubu Calls For Suspension Of Nationwide Protests
President Bola Tinubu has called for the suspension of the ongoing nationwide #endbadgovernment protests.
The protest which began on August 1 was scheduled to continue until August 10.
The President’s appeal came during a speech on Sunday morning addressing the current situation in the country.
Tinubu Orders Farming Equipment Worth Billions from US, Brazil
President Tinubu announced that his government has purchased mechanized farming equipment worth billions of naira from countries such as Brazil, the United States, and Belarus to enhance agricultural productivity and address the food crisis.
The president disclosed this while addressing the nation on Sunday at the State House in Abuja, in response to the ongoing hunger protests.
The President outlined the government’s goal to cultivate over 10 million hectares of land to boost local food production.
He stated that the Federal Government will provide all necessary incentives for this initiative, while the states will supply the land.
I’ll Address Concerns Of Citizens – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his government is committed to listening to and addressing the concerns of citizens of the country.
The president gave the assurance in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest.
Tinubu said he had heard Nigerians, especially the youth.
Embrace Dialogue, Shun Protest – Tinubu Begs Protesters
President Tinubu asked Nigerian youths to suspend protests and embrace dialogue.
The president made the appeal in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest.
He also enjoined the protesters and the organizers to suspend any further protest and create room for dialogue, which he said he had always acceded to at the slightest opportunity.
N200bn Consumer Credit Will Make Life Easier For Nigerians – Tinubu
President Tinubu said the N200 billion Consumer Credit Corporation established by his administration would make life easier for millions of households.
The president made this known in a national broadcast on Sunday in Abuja on the ongoing nationwide protest.
He said the aim of the scheme was to help Nigerians acquire essential products without immediate cash payments.
Tinubu Urges Youths To Key Into N45.6b Students Loan
President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerian youths to key into the student loan scheme introduced by his administration.
The President made the call in a national broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest.
He said that his administration had shown commitment to the youth by setting up the student loan scheme.
‘Our Demands Were Not Addressed’ – Protesters Gather At Gani Fawehinmi Park After Tinubu’s Address
A small group of #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, on Sunday morning, singing solidarity songs shortly after President Tinubu addressed the nation.
The demonstrators expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the president failed to address the core issues they raised, despite mentioning efforts being made by his administration.
As of Sunday morning, there were more police officers than protesters in the Ojota area of Lagos.
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