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Sowore Leads FearlessinOctober Protest on Independence Day
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge in Lagos to lead the EndBadGovernance protest scheduled for today, Tuesday.
The well-known human rights activist was seen with a large group of demonstrators holding placards, calling for an end to the worsening economic situation in the country.
Sowore, one of the main organizers of the protest, had previously announced plans for a nationwide demonstration on October 1.
The protest aims to pressure the government to address the severe economic crisis affecting millions of Nigerians.
The movement is expected to take place across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), coinciding with the nation’s 64th Independence Day celebrations.
The gathering is not just a call for economic reforms but also a demand for accountability and better governance.
Protesters are using the symbolic date of Independence Day to highlight the gap between Nigeria’s potential and the current struggles of its citizens.
Sowore and his fellow demonstrators hope to ignite meaningful change through peaceful advocacy, pushing for solutions to the growing economic challenges the country faces.
As the protest gains momentum, many Nigerians across the nation are joining the movement, seeking to draw attention to the pressing need for reforms and better leadership.
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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