Some angry youths in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, have vandalized billboards erected to welcome President Bola Tinubu for the launch of the Yobe Agricultural Empowerment Programme.
On Saturday, Vice President Kashim Shettima stood in for President Tinubu at the programme’s launch in Damaturu.
According to the president’s representative, the programme is central to the administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance food security, create jobs, and diversify Nigeria’s economy through agriculture.
The president stressed the critical role of agriculture in national development and security, saying “food is the heart of security in every society.”
“It is the foundation upon which we build our health, our well-being, and our economic stability. There’s no way we are going to achieve our grand goals as a government, whether at the state or national level, until we support and empower our farmers,” he added.
However, after the launch, youths in the state, in a now viral clip of 1 minute and 5 seconds could be seen climbing one of the billboards, which had photos of President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima and Governor Mai Buni.
“Thank you Mr President. Have a safe trip,” was boldly written on the billboard.
The angry youths vandalised it and tore out the banner with the message.
