IYC’s Stance On Hunger Protest Still Undecided

IYC’s Stance On Hunger Protest Still Undecided

On Saturday, the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide announced that it has not yet decided on its participation in the proposed hardship protest set to begin on August 1, 2024. This information was shared in a statement signed by the group’s spokesman, Binebai Yerin Princewill, and distributed to journalists in Warri, Delta State…….. CONTINUE READING 

The statement highlighted the IYC’s discomfort with the current economic hardships and underdevelopment in Ijaw regions. However, the group has yet to make a final decision on whether it will join the protest, noting that discussions are ongoing and the situation remains under consideration.

The IYC urged the Federal Government, state governors, and relevant agencies to address the severe economic challenges facing Nigerians and to avoid any attempts to intimidate protesters.

The statement emphasized that the IYC, as a prominent youth organization in Nigeria and globally, felt it necessary to clarify its position on the matter. It stressed the urgency for government action to prevent the protest from becoming unavoidable due to escalating hardships.

The Council also advised Ijaw youths to stay calm as they await further developments and the group’s final decision on their next steps.