Wednesday, 24 July 2024 05:09

Tinubu to youths: Protest needless as I’m already addressing your grievances

Rate this item
(0 votes)

President Bola Tinubu has asked those planning to protest against his administration’s policies to shelve their plan.

Addressing State House reporters after a meeting with the President on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, declared that the President asked him to communicate to Nigerians, especially the youths, that he has listened to all their concerns, adding measures are already ongoing to address the challenges.

The Minister said, “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.

“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 government’s response to all their pleas, he has listened to them.”

The Minister said a lot is happening already, saying “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}.

“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.”

Highlighting other policies aimed at cushioning the effect of hardship Nigerians are facing, the Minister said the government approved grains and rice for state governments, which was delivered to them, adding, “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.”

 

Daily Trust

April 19, 2025

Nigerian Stock market rebounds as capitalization rises by N240bn

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) bounced back on Thursday as market capitalization increased by N240…
April 20, 2025

Datti Baba-Ahmed: ‘The signs are there that Tinubu’ll lose re-election’; Presidency says president’s great performance…

Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called on President Bola Tinubu to abandon…
April 16, 2025

A strategy to get more done—and feel less stressed

For some people, the expression “You have as many hours in the day as Beyoncé”…
April 19, 2025

UFO: US Navy reports on mysterious aircraft launching from sea

A group of unidentified flying objects spotted by Navy sailors is raising eyebrows after witnesses…
April 19, 2025

Gunmen kill 17 in fresh attacks on Benue communities

Suspected armed militia launched deadly attacks on communities in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas…
April 20, 2025

What to know after Day 1151 of Russia-Ukraine war

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Putin announces temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin has…
April 15, 2025

Is it finally safe to ditch your phone case? I put it to the test

Thomas Germain With smartphones tougher than ever, a new wave of phone minimalists say cases…
January 08, 2025

NFF appoints new Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach…

NEWSSCROLL TEAM: 'Sina Kawonise: Publisher/Editor-in-Chief; Afolabi Ajibola: IT Manager;
Contact Us: [email protected] Tel/WhatsApp: +234 811 395 4049

Copyright © 2015 - 2025 NewsScroll. All rights reserved.