Nigerian economy sheds N500bn to protests – Trade Minister, Anite

Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka Anite has said Nigeria mislaid an estimated N500 cardinal to the just-concluded hunger protests.

Anite disclosed this successful a caller connection connected the authoritative X handle.

She decried the grade of harm the hunger protests tagged #Endbadgovernance had connected the Country’s economy.

According to her post, astir N52 cardinal worthy of goods were destroyed portion the decease toll from the protestation had reached 21.

She noted that the lootings from the protestation are a setback to businesses and entrepreneurs crossed the country.

She said, “The nonaccomplishment of lives during the protests is saddening. My thoughts are with the families affected. The looting, resulting successful billions lost, is simply a terrible setback for our system and entrepreneurs. Let’s honour those we’ve mislaid by striving for much peaceful and constructive dialogue.”

The protests were held from August 2 to 10, 2024.

Recall that the Central for the Promotion of Private Enterprise had earlier estimated that protests would outgo the state N400 cardinal daily.

Nigerian system sheds N500bn to protests – Trade Minister, Anite