The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the primary issues that sparked the recent nationwide protests.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Charles Ugwuanyi, chairman of the association, highlighted hunger and rising food inflation as the main causes of public unrest.

Ugwuanyi emphasized the need for the president to review the country’s security situation, which has had far-reaching impacts.

“We are calling on the president to make the economy friendly so the Nigerian people will be able to put food on their table,” he stated. He further noted that despite President Tinubu’s efforts to resolve the numerous challenges facing the nation, severe hardship continues to plague many Nigerians, exacerbating public dissatisfaction.

“The dire economic situation has led many to view protests as a necessary outlet for their frustrations. Such action also threatens the national security of the country,” Ugwuanyi added. He urged the federal government to “wake up to its responsibilities and rescue the country,” particularly by addressing the issues of hunger and high food costs. He also called for attention to be given to other economic challenges, such as the rising cost of fuel, which is causing significant hardship for the populace.