Youth Minister Slammed For Opposing August 1 Protest

Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, has come under fire for urging Nigerians not to join the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1-10.

She explained that the economic hardships Nigeria is facing are not unique to the country.

Dr. Jamila advised young people to avoid unlawful activities, stating, “Government is already addressing these issues. The economic hardships that we are facing today are not limited to Nigeria. Since COVID-19 struck, the global economy has not quite recovered.”

Her plea, posted by @instablog9ja on X, triggered a storm of angry reactions from Nigerians in the comments section.

GWG.ng recalls that there has been a planned nationwide protest aimed at pressuring the leadership of the country to implement measures that will reduce the economic hardship Nigerians are currently facing.

In response to the upcoming protest, security agencies conducted a show of force in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, on Friday. The Nigerian Army, NSCDC, and Police were among the security forces involved. This action was part of efforts to prevent the protest from being hijacked by hoodlums.

Additionally, the FCT Police announced they would deploy 4,200 officers to resist any violent protests.

Many Nigerians expressed their frustration and anger towards Dr. Ibrahim’s statement:

@ObedRaven: “How old is she please, before I comment.”
@ojay0417: “I don’t even know all these people trying to advise the youths right now.”
@Shile_matrix: “If it’s happening everywhere, must it happen here too? What about other countries with better infrastructures, wages, and lower unemployment rates? It’s so funny how we are quick to compare when it’s a bad thing.”
@BenRmc_: “Who put this person as Minister of Youth Development?”
@jtalksofafrica: “Typical Nigerians, so long as my source of income remains open, if the rest want to suffer, let them suffer… Funny thing is they say this stuff behind closed doors, come to the citizens’ face and say it.”

@yours_sylva: “Yes, Nigeria is not the only country facing hardship. Bangladesh too, and they’re protesting.”
@tobijubril_: “This is the youth you people think would change the country when they get to power. Lol.”
@spoiltkid: “Many offices need to be scrapped off. We need to include this in our demands. This office is very useless.”
@A_Abby_Abi: “I’ve never seen this level of disdain for the masses.”
@AGINAS: “We are now united by hardship, but tribalism and religion divided us during the presidential election, yet Nigerians no go learn.”
@highoracle1: “Wait, why do we have a female as Minister of Youth? What does she understand about the streets?”
@May_twenty3rd: “I think it’s too late now to stop anybody because the hunger has gotten out of hand. A hungry person is as good as a deaf person. The Nigerian masses are extremely hungry. Do something to resolve the hunger issues now rather than talking to deaf ears.”
@iamcollinsopara: “Please go warm Eba and eat, Ma. As a youth minister, we’ve never heard your voice before now, remain like that.”

Dr. Jamila’s call for patience and alternative ways to express grievances has not eased the public’s discontent. Many Nigerians believe immediate and effective actions are needed to address their concerns.

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