By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu
Ahead of the planned #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has initiated dialogue with the movement’s leaders.
The government has also instructed all federal ministers to return to their respective states to engage with citizens, aiming to address public grievances and mitigate potential unrest. An emergency meeting held in Abuja discussed these measures, including a possible national address by President Tinubu himself. The 10-day protest, scheduled from August 1-10, seeks to draw attention to widespread dissatisfaction with governance amidst worsening economic conditions, such as surging inflation, widespread hunger, and high unemployment rates.
In addition to meeting with citizens, ministers have been asked to compile and present three key achievements from the past year to showcase government efforts. Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, a key figure in the movement, emphasized that the protest aims to tackle systemic issues like hunger, unemployment, insecurity, poverty, and corruption. As the protest gains momentum on social media, no single organization has claimed responsibility for organizing the demonstration, reflecting a broad-based frustration with the current state of governance in Nigeria.
