President Bola Tinubu has made an appeal to Nigerians, particularly the youth, who are planning a nationwide demonstration against the escalating cost of living.
News About Nigeria reports that the president assured the disgruntled citizens that their concerns were being addressed, implying that a protest would be unnecessary and potentially counterproductive.
The president said he listens to youth and is committed to making the country good for them.
There have been reports that some youths are planning a nationwide protest in August against the rising cost of living.
The President also assured those behind the planned national protest that he has heard their grievances and is working seriously to ensure that all their concerns are addressed.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed the President’s plea while speaking with State House correspondents after his meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Minister said that at the meeting with the President, general issues in the country were discussed and the President said he was working assiduously to ensure that the country’s economy is placed in a good position.
He said, ‘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 that are trying to protest.
“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.
