President Bola Tinubu has urged aggrieved Nigerians, particularly the youth, to cancel their planned national protest over the high cost of living.
He assured them that their grievances have been heard and are being addressed.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed the President’s appeal while speaking with State House correspondents after a meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Idris stated, “We discussed the issue of the country in general, and Mr. President has asked me to again inform Nigerians that he listens to them, especially the young people who are planning to protest.
Mr. President said he takes what they say seriously and is working assiduously to ensure that this country is good not just for today but also for the future.”
He added, “The issue of the planned protest—Mr. President does not see any need for that.
He asked them to shelve that plan and await the government’s response to all their pleas. He has listened to them.”
The President’s plea comes amidst increasing economic challenges and public discontent.
However, Tinubu reassured Nigerians that the government is diligently working to improve the country’s economic situation.
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