“The children that came out don’t even demand anything other than to break offices and attack police,” said Uba Sani.

I agree with the perspectives of the protesters that there is hunger, poverty and unemployment in Nigeria, says Osita Okechukwu

“Most marketers don’t want to sell at ₦650 but at ₦850 due to high costs, including transport and diesel prices.”

“The part of the country that produces oil is the most backward area in the country,”

“The citizens have right to protest, but Obi and Atiku are fanning the embers of discord as usual,” Onokpasa said.

Dan Ulasi says the Nigerian government should channel the energy used in resisting protests to solving Nigeria’s problems.

“Nigerians have been living with difficulties, the president cannot declare hunger and poverty out of existence,” says Morka.

KPMG West Africa Economist, Adelokun has implored government to take bold steps to address Nigeria’s food cost challenges effectively.

Jimoh Oyibo says Tinubu should hold NAFDAC’s Director General accountable for banning sachet liquor.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth President Mazi Nnabuike has advised Nigerian youths to shun protests and called for dialogue instead.

“Tinubu funded protests against Jonathan, but now rejects protests, Karma is a universal donor,” says Deji Adeyanju.

Dangote Refinery insists its distillation unit is in perfect condition, debunks claims its reselling crude.

Benjamin Kalu says Tinubu has fulfilled the 54-year-old promise of reconciliation, reconstruction, and rehabilitation made to South-East with new commission.

People are more hungry now and will exploit the opportunity to loot shops, turning the protest violent, says Mike Ejiofor.

Military spokesperson Edward Buba believes intending protesters plan to feed off the frustration of Nigerians to cause mayhem.

Bode George has urged for peaceful protests, while denouncing “manipulative and mendacious” government policies.

Health expert Francis Fagbule says Nigeria’s government should invest revenue from sugar sweetened beverage tax in public health initiatives.

Faloye says Afenifere supports the planned nationwide protest, stressing the root cause as strictly economical, not political.

“Violence will not achieve what peace can not,” Yakassai says, as he solicited usupport for President Tinubu’s reform agenda.

CFG Advisory CEO Tilewa Adebajo says Dangote Refinery’s success can help reduce inflation in Nigeria and boost productivity.