In the middle of the planned nationwide protests, the Senate has called an emergency meeting for Wednesday.
Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate President, ordered an emergency plenary session, according to a confidential memo from the Senate Clerk.
Distinguished Senators are asked to make all necessary arrangements to attend as important national problems will be discussed, according to the announcement.
“We regret all the inconveniences that this interruption of the recess will cause. Thanks for your usual.”
Recall that a statewide protest against the severe economic hardship and hunger experienced by Nigerians has been planned by some on August 1.
