Northern Youths Burn Nigerian Flag.
In a compelling act of protest, a group of northern youths recently burned the Nigerian flag to symbolize their discontent with the escalating cost of living and prevailing economic hardships during the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
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Northern Youths Burn Nigerian Flag
In a viral video shared on X, the youths were observed setting the flag ablaze while expressing their grievances over the challenging economic conditions.
They juxtaposed the crisis with what they perceived as excessive government spending on nonessential issues amid the ongoing economic challenges.
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We voted you (referring to President Bola Tinubu) into power. But see the situation we are in: people are feeding on leaves while you are living in an affluent manner,” lamented the youths.
They highlighted the exorbitant cost of essential goods, stating, “A packet of Spaghetti is now N700 and beyond the reach of the people whose income is below the poverty threshold.”
The youths also connected the economic struggles to Nigeria’s 1-2 loss to Cote d’Ivoire at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, suggesting that the defeat was necessary to draw attention to the untold hardships citizens face.
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We thank the almighty God for Nigeria losing the football competition. We pray Nigeria does not win anything if this is how the country is being governed,” expressed the northern youths. “We are tired of everything.”
President Bola Tinubu has consistently urged Nigerians to persevere, acknowledging that his radical economic reforms might cause temporary hardship but are essential for future economic prosperity.
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“The time may be rough and tough. However, our spirit must remain unbowed because tough times never last. We are made for this period, never to flinch, never to falter,” stated Mr. Tinubu in his New Year address.
“The socio-economic challenges of today should energize and rekindle our love and faith in the promise of Nigeria.”
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