The current EndBadGovernance demonstration is projected to have caused N500 billion in economic sabotage, according to Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment Dr. Doris Uzoka Anite.
She bemoaned the protest-related deaths as well as other damages in a post that was uploaded on her official X handle.
In her article, she stated that over N52 billion worth of items were destroyed and that 21 people had died as a result of the protest.
She pointed out that companies and entrepreneurs around the nation are suffering as a result of the protest theft.
She said, “The loss of lives during the protests is saddening. My thoughts are with the families affected. The looting, resulting in billions lost, is a severe setback for our economy and entrepreneurs. Let’s honour those we’ve lost by striving for more peaceful and constructive dialogue.”