By Abimbola Ogunnaike
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on President Tinubu to take emergency cation on security and the economy.
NBA President Yakubu Maikyau made the call on Wednesday, 15 February, 2024 during a press briefing on the state of the nation.
Maikyau said Nigeria was ravaged by bandits and terrorists and the scourge of kidnapping for ransom, noting that the control of parts of the country by criminal elements should be treated as a treasonable felony.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must show demonstrable commitment to prioritize the security of the lives and properties of Nigerians as already committed by him,” NBA President said.
Maikyau condemned the civilianisation of the Nigerian military through deployment in several theatres which, he said, was weakening the Nigeria Police in its traditional role.
On the economy, Maikyau blamed the woes on policy inconsistency which resulted in weakened economic fundamentals including sluggish economic growth.
“The direct result of these is the low standard of living, the alarming rate of poverty, high unemployment rate and the wide disparity in the socio-economic status of the Nigerian population,” he said.
