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Protesters Block Gov. Fubara’s Convoy in Port Harcourt and Demand Action on Bad Governance
On Saturday, protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took a stand against perceived poor governance by blocking Governor Siminilaye Fubara’s convoy.
The demonstrators, who have been rallying for three consecutive days, called for the governor to come down and address their concerns directly.
The protests, part of the #EndBadGovernance campaign that started on August 1, 2024, have seen participants actively voicing their frustration over issues such as hunger and mismanagement in the Niger Delta Region.
As the governor’s motorcade attempted to pass through, the crowd, waving green branches and chanting, made it clear that their demands for an end to bad governance were unwavering.
Despite the disruption, the governor’s convoy eventually managed to proceed, while the demonstrators continued their rally with renewed vigor.
The movement, centered around the Pleasure Park in Port Harcourt, has been marked by participants carrying placards and expressing their determination to remain until their demands are addressed.
The protests are not confined to Port Harcourt alone; similar demonstrations are also taking place in Ojota, Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, and other states, reflecting a widespread call for governmental accountability and reform.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has spoken on Nigeria’s economy, stating that the country lacks a good maintenance culture.
She said “The fact is that endowments alone do not add value. Budgetary allocations alone do not lead to new roads or good maintenance.”
“We lack a maintenance culture in the country. I have to say that. I’m Nigerian, but we need that. We need better ports and digital infrastructure, and lower trade costs. Execution is what matters, and successful execution requires focus. It requires prioritisation.”
Politician and former presidential candidate Peter Obi speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s comments regarding the rising hunger and worsening economic situation in Nigeria.
It can be noted that the President recently stated that hunger has always existed in Nigeria.
Peter Obi responded “I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.”
“While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today.”
Reports have been shared stating that the Nigerian Army has launched a new programme designed to train and improve the skills of engineers in tackling threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The seminar is being organised by the 41 Engineer Brigade of the 1 Division Nigerian Army.
It was stated “Improvised Explosive Devices have become one of the greatest security threats confronting the Nigerian Army in ongoing counter-insurgency operations. Their widespread use has complicated military operations and humanitarian activities in conflict-affected areas.”
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