President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to address the nation today, Monday, at 7 pm.
The announcement was made by his Special Adviser, Dele Alake, who urged TV, radio stations, and other media outlets to tune in to the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast.
The purpose of the broadcast has not been disclosed officially, but it’s likely to address important issues like insecurity, food security, subsidy removal, and the planned industrial action by the Nigerians Labour Congress (NLC).
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Nigerians have suffered enough
Formerly, President Tinubu has faced criticism in recent weeks due to the hardship caused by his decision to remove fuel subsidy, which he announced during his inauguration on May 29.
Many Nigerians have been affected, leading to concerns and protests from the NLC.
The nation awaits the President’s address tonight to hear his plans and responses to these pressing concerns.
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) July 31, 2023
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7pm.
Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and…
Reaction: Nigerians are suffering
Many Nigerians are not really anticipating this address; here are some comments:
@Rilwanu11445451: Nigerians are suffering Nigerians are suffering Nigerians are suffering
@john_pokyes: What he really has to say to us. 🤔or promising us endless hope?🧐
@SAINTZENITH: To dissipate another wash wash… Right?
@Emperor_yanmife: And after reading the ready made note,he’ll then avoid questions as usual.
@Osagie01788444: Who cares, let him address those who selected him
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President Tinubu’s plead for ₦500 billion for fuel subsidy palliatives
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wrote a letter to the House of Representatives, urging an amendment to the 2022 supplementary appropriation Act in order to enable the Federal Government acquire N500 billion to provide palliatives aimed at alleviating the impact of the fuel subsidy removal.
During Wednesday’s plenary session, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read President Tinubu’s letter on the floor of the House.
The letter, titled “Request for the amendment of the 2022 appropriation act,” explained the necessity of sourcing funds to address the consequences of the recent removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria.