Nigerians in the United States are preparing to protest during President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The demonstration titled “Protest is a right” is a reaction to the government’s clampdown on #EndBadGovernance protesters in Nigeria, as well as widespread human rights violations, insecurity, and harsh economic policies.
Participants are instructed to gather at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, located at 224 E 47th St, Unit 339, New York, NY 10017. The demonstration will then take place at the United Nations Office, found at 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017. Through this strategic location and timing, the protesters aim to raise international awareness of the #EndBadGovernance movement and the issues that have led to human rights violations, insecurity, and hunger in Nigeria.
Reports earlier revealed that President Tinubu departed Abuja for China on August 29, 2024 and departed China for London, United Kingdom, via Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on September 6, 2024. He will proceed from London, United Kingdom, to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, United States.
Before departing China, President Tinubu met with representatives of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, a statement by the Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said.
In his farewell address, President Tinubu promised Nigerians living in China that his administration would deliver good governance and replicate the good things China has achieved for its people.
He acknowledged the current hardship Nigerians are experiencing but said that they are necessary sacrifices for the government to develop good roads, provide constant electricity, good schools, and other amenities needed by citizens.
The President described his official visit to China as “very good and successful.”
He made the remark during his bilateral discussions with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
He also led the Nigerian team to participate in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
However, despite the economic challenges and increasing cost of living resulting in the recent hike in petrol pump price, the flood that had ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, the President will not return to Nigeria before proceeding to United States as confirmed by Saharareporters.
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