Protest: Tinubu approves N50K monthly stipend for Niger Delta youths

President Bola Tinubu has approved a monthly stipend of N50,000 for 10,000 youths in Niger Delta to address the current hardship in the country.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced this during the Niger Delta Sensitisation Conference for ethnic nationalities and youths and women held on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He said the payment would be made under the NDDC Youth Intensive Scheme and would last for an initial 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Akpabio stressed that the move was part of Tinubu’s efforts to address the region’s challenges and urged the people to shun the nationwide protest slated for August 1.
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He said: “The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will implement this scheme immediately to support 10,000 youths with N50,000 monthly to cushion the current hardship.
“We acknowledge the severe impact caused by oil and gas activities in the Niger Delta and are taking prompt action to address these issues.
“The economic challenges in our nation are known by President Tinubu and are already receiving required attention to address them.”
The Senate President said Tinubu had also approved the simultaneous commencement of the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway project from both states to create thousands of jobs for youths in the Niger Delta.
According to him, the protest was orchestrated by faceless people aiming to instigate chaos and damage across the country.
“There is nothing in the 10 points agenda for the national protest that captures the interest of the Niger Delta.
“The organisers are merely copycats imitating the situation in Kenya, not minding the potential anarchy their protest will bring upon this country.
“The issues facing the country are currently being addressed, and so, there is absolutely no need to protest,” he added.
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