The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has called for an urgent meeting with governors and key security officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to address the prevalent economic challenges and surging insecurity across the nation.

The gathering, which includes Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, comes in response to the worsening economic conditions and escalating security threats in various regions of the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to convene this emergency meeting follows the removal of subsidies, a move that has contributed to a decline in the economy, escalating hardships for the populace, and a surge in criminal activities, prompting widespread protests and heightened tensions.

In an effort to alleviate the situation, President Tinubu has tasked his economic team and relevant government bodies with finding solutions. Additionally, the Special Presidential Committee on Emergency has been authorized to release approximately 102,000 metric tons of essential commodities, including rice, maize, and millet, to provide relief.

The urgent discussions aim to devise strategies to address the soaring costs of essential goods, combat insecurity, and tackle other pressing economic challenges. Notable attendees at the meeting include governors from states such as Ekiti, Delta, Borno, Lagos, Kwara, Nasarawa, Edo, Yobe, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Plateau, Kaduna, Sokoto, Niger, Taraba, Adamawa, Cross River, Ogun, and Enugu. This concerted effort from Nigeria’s leadership marks a critical step towards finding sustainable solutions to the multifaceted hardships faced by the populace.