In Niger State, youths have taken to the streets to protest the ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria. Brandishing placards with messages such as “Enough is Enough,” “Stop Anti-Masses Policies,” “We Are Not Slaves In Our Country,” “Hardship Is Unbearable,” and “Fuel Subsidy Must Be Back,” the protesters marched while chanting anti-government songs.
Both Federal and State governments had previously urged the public to avoid protests, citing concerns that they could be hijacked by hoodlums and enemies of democracy.
Recall that on Sunday, AAN TV reported that Governor Mohammed Bago had made efforts to prevent the protest by offering welfare packages to residents.
He announced a N20,000 wage allowance for state and local government civil servants and ordered the release of 50,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains to be sold at subsidised rates to alleviate economic hardship.
“We have over 100,000 metric tonnes of food in our reserves, out of which we will be releasing 50,000 metric tonnes to be sold at 50% of its present price. Before the end of the year, we will slash food prices by 90%,” Governor Bago stated at a townhall meeting.
Additionally, to acknowledge the efforts of security agencies in combating banditry, insurgency, and other criminal activities, the governor announced the gift of a Prado Jeep to each head of security agency in the state.
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