By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
To address the imminent nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria set for August 1, the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning.
This is coming on the heels of Tinubu’s recent appeal to protest organisers, urging them to delay the demonstrations and allow his administration more time to implement people-oriented programmes.
According to reports, the circular released on Tuesday indicated that the meeting invitation was extended to all ministers, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Additionally, Special Advisers to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman; Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga; and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, were also invited.
The circular, titled “Planned Nationwide Protest” and dated July 23, 2024, was signed by Richard Pheelangwah, the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Affairs Office.
The statement read, “I am directed to invite you to attend a meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on the above subject slated as……follows: July 24, 2024, Time: 10 am prompt, Venue: Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Conference Room.
“Attendance is mandatory. Please, accept the warm regards of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”
OsunReporters News had earlier reported that Tinubu urged Nigerian youths to call off their planned protest and wait for the government to address their concerns.