ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Immediate past President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, has commended President Bola Tinubu, saying he is happy with his performance.
This is as Nigerians continue to lament the rising cost of living and hunger.
Buhari who spoke via a statement signed by the spokesperson for Vice President Kashim Shettima, Stanley Nkwocha said: “I am very pleased that they are able to stabilise the situation and continue to really get concerned about Nigerians. I am very happy about their performance.
Nkwocha visited the former President in Duara, Katsina, on Friday.
Buhari’s commendation of the current administration comes as protests have continued across Nigeria over the high cost of living and food prices.
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In the face of Nigeria’s economic challenges, celebrities like Fuji musicians Wasiu “KWAM1” Ayinde and Olaiya Igwe, who campaigned for Tinubu, have raised the alarm over the rising cost of food in the country.
Also, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar-led Northern Traditional Council, warned that rising poverty, hunger and insecurity will soon force people to revolt against President Tinubu’s government.
However, Tinubu’s sudden fuel subsidy removal and floating of the naira, which experts lauded, have seen petrol prices jump from N145 to N630, rising food prices up astronomically as the naira continues its freefall against the dollar, trading for over N1,600 against a dollar.
Amid all the challenges, Nigerians had protested skyrocketing food prices in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, chanting “Tinubu ole.” Similar protests had held in Osun, Niger, Kano and Lagos, Tinubu’s home state, last week.
In response to public outcry on the rising cost of food, Tinubu had directed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to release about 42,000 metric tonnes of grains, including maise, millet and garri.