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August 3, 2024 Nigerian Military Vows to Deal with Protest Hijackers

Nigerian Military Vows to Deal with Protest Hijackers

The Nigerian military has warned looters taking advantage of the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests to desist from the destruction of lives and properties.

At a press conference in Abuja on the second day of the rallies against economic hardship and high cost of living, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General CHRISTOPHER MUSA said the extent of destruction experienced on the first day of the demonstrations was demented.

He said the Armed Forces will take action and will not allow the looting and destruction to fester; noting that the BOLA TINUBU’s administration has been in power for one year and the government has been doing its best to boost economic activities.

Speaking further, General MUSA called on Nigerians to suspend the protest, as their message has already been passed to the three tiers of Government.

The defence chief said the economic crisis and high cost of living in Nigeria is a global phenomenon. He urged Nigerians to give the government time to address the challenges.

August 2, 2024 Protesters Call on Police to Join in Protests

Protesters Call on Police to Join in Protests

The hardship protest kicked off yesterday with diverse states recording peaceful demonstrations, butin some parts of the nation, it turned violent.

In Kaduna State, the police authorities called on parents and guardians to restrain their wards from indulging in disturbance of public peace during the protest, warning them to treat such tendencies with the seriousness they deserve.

Inspiration FM news gathered that Policemen fired teargas canisters at protesters assembling at the popular Berger roundabout in Abuja, earlier today.

There are concerns of increased violence in locations where the protests were hijacked with violent displays which left vehicles burnt in Yobe, shops looted in Kano, Bauchi and over 13 persons reported killed.

In Osun State, Residents again stormed major streets of Osogbo to press home their demands from the government.The protesters insisted that they would not rest on their oars until when their demands are met.

Meanwhile, in Akwa Ibom, despite the ex-agitators’ forum disassociating themselves from the demonstration in the state, a group of scanty protesters were spotted protesting around Ibom Plaza in Uyo.

July 31, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Sues For Peace Ahead of August 1 Protest

Governor Umo Eno Sues For Peace Ahead of August 1 Protest

Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, Governor UMO ENO has urged  youths and residents of the State to maintain peace to enable the State achieve its economic development plans as contained in the ARISE Agenda.

Addressing a cross section of critical stakeholders drawn from youth groups, Students, Market Association, NLC and TUC, Civil Society Organizations, and others in Uyo, the Governor acknowledged that it is a constitutional right of citizens to assemble and peacefully protest certain acts of government, but appealed that the State will benefit more in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

He noted that the State under his leadership has made committed effort to improve the welfare of Akwa Ibom people through various interventions especially in the areas of government – labour relations, humanitarian initiatives, youth empowerment schemes, palliative, among others, stressing that the State’s status as one of the most peaceful has attracted tourists and investors.

The Governor further enumerated other achievements to include; donation of 36 fully-furnished two-bedroom bungalows and business support grant of 500,000 Naira to each of the beneficiaries.

While enumerating many other strides of the State government, the State Chief Executive appealed to the youths and all Akwa Ibomites to join hands with government to further on its development initiative for the good of all.

In their separate remarks, the youth groups, students, market association and organised labour commended the Governor for his commitment to the people’s welfare and development of the State, assuring that they were not part of the organizers of the planned protest and will not take part in it.

Similarly, Mr. HARRY UDOH who represented the CSOs commended the governor’s efforts at impacting every sector of the society through palliative, bursary, skill training and empowerment, prompt payment of salaries, and other entitlements to workers, and appealed for fairness and judicious distribution of palliative.

Also speaking, the Oku Ibom Ibibio and President-General of the Akwa Ibom Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Ntenyin SOLOMON ETUK acknowledged that the Governor has been very intentional in his development efforts, adding that the protest was not necessary in Akwa Ibom and urged everyone to continue to support him for more dividends of democracy.

On his part, the State commissioner of Police, CP WAHEED AYILARA said the police and other sister agencies were ready to provide the necessary protection to all including those who wish to protest, while reeling off conditions they must meet to do so.  He urged everyone to go about their legitimate businesses and to remain peaceful and law-abiding.

July 31, 2024 AgriBusiness: Women Farmers Advocate Assistance for Expansion

AgriBusiness: Women Farmers Advocate Assistance for Expansion

Small Scale farmers in Africa make up 80% of Africa’s population and produce 70% of the food consumed by citizens.

For this reason, the African Development Fund Bank advises that they be given an enabling environment to sustain the farming business and make profit from the crops they harvest and sell.

This special report spotlights the existence of Small Scale Women farmers in Akwa Ibom and the use of cooperatives to commercialize their farming.

The group of women farmers featured in the Special Report by Inspiration FM’s Senior Correspondent, IMA DEM, speak about their operations, their challenges, and the difficulty in accessing government’s interventions for farmers in the state.

The Food and Agricultural Organisation asserts that there is need to address Nigeria’s food insecurity which will put 26.5million Nigerians at risk of hunger this year; 2024. It apparently becomes necessary to tackle the challenges militating against productive farming in communities.

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