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Adamawa Youths Celebrate Independence Amid Government Cancellation
Young men and women from the Adamawa Concerned Youths took to the streets of Yola on Tuesday, celebrating Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary despite the state government’s abrupt cancellation of its planned festivities.
Initially, the government had organized the event, securing cultural troupes for entertainment and mobilizing schools for a parade at Mahmud Ribadu Square. However, after a security meeting held by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri with military leaders on the eve of Independence Day, the government decided to cancel the celebration for security reasons.
In a relatively quiet Yola on Tuesday morning, the Adamawa Concerned Youths held a solidarity march, expressing their belief that Nigeria has made significant progress since independence. They praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in addressing the country’s challenges. The group’s convener, Yakubu Umar Girei, highlighted the fiscal reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration, noting improvements in economic recovery and social welfare across various sectors in Nigeria.
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.
He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.
According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.
The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
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