President Bola Tinubu is set to hold a crucial meeting with governors from all 36 states at the Aso Rock Villa on Thursday.
According to a post on Arise X handle, the president would meet with the governor’s before departing for the African Union meeting in Ethiopia.
The meeting is coming on the heels of the present economic situation of the country.
The post reads in part, “This gathering, only the second since his inauguration on May 29, takes place against the backdrop of escalating economic and security challenges in the nation.
“Opposition governors, from the Peoples Democratic Party, recently drew parallels between Nigeria’s economic state and that of Venezuela, citing hyperinflation, increased starvation, crime, and elevated mortality rates.
“The Presidency responded by critiquing the governors’ performance, emphasizing their failure to meet salary obligations in their respective states.
“Protests have erupted in some states due to the surging cost of living, with citizens demanding solutions to the economic crisis. In response, President Tinubu has directed the immediate release of over 100,000 metric tons of assorted food items from both the strategic reserve and the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria.”
