By Marvellous Nyang
August 3, 2024
As nationwide protests against hunger and economic hardship continue across Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am.
This important address will be transmitted live across various platforms, including television, radio, and other electronic media.
According to Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, media outlets are encouraged to connect to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast.
Additionally, the address will be repeated on the NTA and FRCN networks at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on the same day.
This address comes at a crucial time for the nation, as citizens look forward to insights regarding the government’s plans and strategies to address ongoing economic challenges, amid the ravaging hunger protests across Nigeria.
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had earlier criticized Tinubu for his silence, stating that it was “worrisome” and “heightening public apprehension that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government is insensitive to the feelings of the citizens and the overall sorry state of affairs in the nation.”
In a statement, the PDP urged Tinubu to break his silence, address the nation immediately, and reassure citizens on pressing issues affecting them, such as the high price of petroleum products and food items.
The opposition party also demanded a comprehensive investigation into the reported killing of unarmed protesters by security operatives.
The nationwide protests, which began on Thursday and continued into Friday, have seen youths taking to the streets in Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, and other regions, demanding an end to hunger and poor governance.
Many Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities due to severe economic hardships.
President Tinubu’s address is expected to provide clarity on the government’s plans to tackle the nation’s economic challenges and reassure citizens amid the ongoing protests.
The nation eagerly awaits the President’s remarks, which could serve as a crucial step towards restoring stability and addressing the pressing concerns of the Nigerian people.
