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Some angry youths in Damaturu, Yobe State capital, have destroyed billboards erected to welcome President Bola Tinubu to the state for the launch of the Yobe Agricultural Empowerment Programme.

On Saturday, Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Tinubu at the launch of the programme in Damaturu.

According to the president’s representative, the programme is at the heart of his administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance food security, create jobs, and diversify Nigeria’s economy through agriculture.

The president stressed the critical role of agriculture in national development and security, saying “food is the heart of security in every society.”

“It is the foundation upon which we build our health, our well-being, and our economic stability. There’s no way we are going to achieve our grand goals as a government, whether at the state or national level, until we support and empower our farmers,” he added.

However, after the launch, youths in the state, in a now viral clip of 1 minute and 5 seconds could be seen climbing one of the billboards, which had photos of President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima and Governor Mai Buni.

“Thank you Mr President. Have a safe trip,” was boldly written on the billboard.

The angry youths vandalised it and tore out the banner with the message.

Daily Trust reports that states across the federation have been unsettled by the ongoing plan by some faceless Nigerian youths to begin a 10-day nationwide hunger and hardship protest to draw the federal and state governments’ attention to the worsening plight of the citizens.

According to the rally organizers, “this hunger is too much.”

On Thursday, the federal government confirmed knowledge of hunger rally plan when it said the “identities of many of the brains behind the protest are known, along with their collaborators who are safely residing abroad, and the government is taking necessary actions to stop their subversive plans.”

Lanre Issa Onilu, director-general of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in a statement, said the agency’s nationwide structure had identified the sponsors of the proposed protest and likely flashpoints.

helinues:
We are reading it as news while cross legge.

All the best to those who want to stage protest in their respective regions

goodnessme1:
Who are the people behind the planned protest?

goodnessme1:
Helinues someone here accused you of stealing eggs from a store.


Is it true?

sIfioksq:
It's unfortunate to see such actions against President Tinubu's billboards. He has a vision for Nigeria that deserves support. Let's focus on constructive dialogue and work together for a better future.

helinues:
World Health Organization ( W.H.O)

Rest Obidients member, today na Sunday, enjoy your life without trolling

PerfectStranger:
Constructive dialogue for how long? He should just step down already for a better competent leader

PerfectStranger:
Constructive dialogue for how long? He should just step down already for a better competent leader

helinues:
Are you the one to replace him after stepping down?

Meanwhile, go and answer that question up there, someone accused you of stealing eggs at a store,is it true?

sIfioksq:
It's unfortunate to see such actions against President Tinubu's billboards. He has a vision for Nigeria that deserves support. Let's focus on constructive dialogue and work together for a better future.

sIfioksq:
It's unfortunate to see such actions against President Tinubu's billboards. He has a vision for Nigeria that deserves support. Let's focus on constructive dialogue and work together for a better future.

YorubaNiBaba:
They did more than this during campaign but atiku their master still lule...If dem like let them burn their almajiri region to ashes, Asiwaju jagaban will rule them for 8 yrs

Nbote:
Let the south-south and South-East sit tight and cross legge before the south west accuse them of trying to ruin their region

helinues:
We are reading it as news while cross legge.

All the best to those who want to stage protest in their respective regions

sIfioksq:
It's unfortunate to see such actions against President Tinubu's billboards. He has a vision for Nigeria that deserves support. Let's focus on constructive dialogue and work together for a better future.