#Endbadgovernance: Nigeria’s President calls for dialogue
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu is urging protesters to suspend further protests and create room while stating several initiatives embarked upon to empower the youth and boost the economy. Youths have defied the call and are pressing on their demands. Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria, joins CNBC Africa for this discussion.
Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:53:39 GMT
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- The President's speech lacked empathy and failed to address immediate concerns, focusing on long-term solutions instead.
- Adamolekun emphasized the importance of genuine dialogue and concrete actions, such as investigating protester deaths.
- The dissonance between the President's speech and actions of government officials has deepened public skepticism and fueled continued protests.
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, recently made a call for protesters to suspend further protests and create room for dialogue, highlighting various initiatives aimed at empowering the youth and boosting the economy. However, the call has been met with defiance, with youths continuing to press on their demands. Yemi Adamolekun, the Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria, recently shared her thoughts on the President's speech, highlighting several critical points of concern. Adamolekun expressed her disappointment in the President's address, noting that while he mentioned government initiatives, they were primarily focused on medium to long-term solutions rather than addressing pressing immediate issues. She also critiqued his delivery, stating that it lacked conviction and empathy for the lives lost during the protests. Adamolekun emphasized the need for the President to take concrete actions, such as ordering investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of protesters. The lack of a timely and genuine response from the President has fueled ongoing protests and discontent among the populace.
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