Nigeria's rising cost of living has led to protests across the country, with an attack on a truck carrying food items in Suleja area of Niger State and hundreds of residents of Dikwa town in Borno State protesting and raising concerns over hunger. The rising cost of food items has made access to three square meals per day increasingly unattainable for millions of people. In addition, soldiers had to open fire when some youths attacked trucks loaded with foodstuff in the Suleja area of Niger State. Many bags of assorted foodstuffs, especially rice, were stolen before soldiers arrived at the scene.
Police operatives blocked protesters from staging a peaceful demonstration against hunger, social, and economic difficulties in Jigawa State. The protest was organized by civil society organizations and political associations, and the state police commissioner requested them to postpone the demonstration due to security issues. The protesters called on President Bola Tinubu to review his economic policy to align it with the needs and welfare of Nigerians rather than foreign interests. They also called on the state governor, Malam Umar Namadi, to increase the workers' wage award from the proposed N10,000 to N30,000, which should be paid before Ramadan.
The National Economic Council (NEC) has taken steps to put an end to the economic challenges confronting the nation, including making fertilisers available to farmers and the establishment of agro-rangers to tackle insecurity in the farms. The vice president said that with collective efforts in developing a clear and actionable roadmap through short, medium, and long-term strategies, Nigeria will overcome its economic challenges.
In conclusion, the rising cost of living in Nigeria has led to protests and calls for government intervention to address the situation. The National Economic Council (NEC) has taken steps to ensure food security and affordability, but more work is needed to address the ongoing challenges faced by the country.
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