A Nigerian minister warns of the intervention of foreign ministers in anti-government protests
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has asked the embassies of foreign countries to stop interfering in the ongoing protests in the country, claiming that the government is working hard to solve the problems of the citizens.
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has asked the embassies of foreign countries to stop interfering in the ongoing protests in the country, claiming that the government is working hard to solve the problems of the citizens.
Speaking at a meeting with foreign ambassadors in Abuja, the capital of the most populous country in Africa, Tuggar called on the international community to help the government of his country to face economic challenges and ensure Nigerians have a better life in and abroad.
In one part of his speech, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria said: "While the government continues to work hard to pass various reforms to solve the challenges facing the people, it is good for everyone to realize that no nation can tolerate interference in its internal affairs and foreign nations."
He also said: "The government will take appropriate action against any foreign entity based in Nigeria that is found to be directly or indirectly supporting the protesters in any way or seeking to interfere in our internal affairs."
The goal of the 10-day protest, which continues to be held by young people, is to ask the Abuja government to address economic problems, especially the huge crisis of rising living costs in the West African country. However, the protests that started on August 1, have turned violent in some big cities.
The rate of inflation in Nigeria rose to 34.19 percent in June this year.
