President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged those planning to protest against his administration’s policies to reconsider their decision.
This appeal was conveyed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a meeting with the President on Tuesday.
Addressing State House reporters, Idris stated that President Tinubu has been attentive to the concerns of Nigerians, especially the youth, and is actively working on measures to address the challenges they face.
“We also discussed the issue of the country generally and Mr President has asked me to again inform Nigerians that he listens to them, especially the young people that are trying to protest,” Idris said.
“Mr President said he listens to them and takes what they say seriously; and he is working assiduously to ensure that this country is good not just for today but also for the future. The issue of the planned protest, Mr President does not see any need for that, he asked them to shelve that plan and he has asked them to await the government’s response to all their pleas, he has listened to them.”
The Minister highlighted that significant steps have already been taken by the administration.
“Only today the NASS has expeditiously passed the bill on National minimum wage. You can see how the President is working. The bill was transmitted only yesterday and today it has been passed. A lot of other interventions that the President has put in place are also going to be looked at expeditiously in the interest of Nigerians, so there is no need for strike {protest}.”
Idris emphasized the President’s commitment to addressing the economic hardships faced by Nigerians, noting various policies aimed at providing relief.
“The young people out there should listen to the President and allow the President more time to see to the realization of all the goodies he has for them.”
He further mentioned the government’s approval and delivery of grains and rice to state governments as part of efforts to cushion the effect of the current economic challenges.
“Like I said that time it is just the necessary first step, government is going to continue in that direction supporting them and assuring that whatever intervention the Federal Government has put in place go to those that should benefit, it is very important that is being put out,” Idris concluded.