In a move to address the growing unrest, President Bola Tinubu is set to deliver a televised address to the nation on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. The broadcast will be repeated at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the same day, and will be aired on various media outlets, including the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
The President’s address comes amidst mounting pressure from various quarters, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ActionAid Nigeria, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who have called on him to break his silence on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests.
The protests have sparked widespread concerns about the state of governance in Nigeria, with many calling for urgent reforms and pro-poor policies. The President’s address is expected to provide a detailed plan to address these issues and restore calm to the nation.
Stay tuned for updates and live coverage of the President’s address.