Tinubu appoints Obafunwa as DG of NIMR, sparks nationwide protest

Tinubu appoints Obafunwa as DG of NIMR, sparks nationwide protest

President Bola Tinubu appointed Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).

This decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting Tinubu’s choice while others criticised it.

Additionally, there are discussions about a planned nationwide protest against Tinubu, with some groups opposing it and others supporting it.

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The appointment of Obafunwa and the reactions to it highlight the ongoing political and social tensions in Nigeria.

This is also coming in amid the incessant hunger, poor healthcare services, hikes in electricity tariff, basic goods and service and education, amongst others.

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