Nigeria: Tinubu Advises Against Protests, Points To India, Sudan’s Experience

Nigeria: Tinubu Advises Against Protests, Points To India, Sudan’s Experience

Naija News has reported that there are plans among Nigerians, particularly the youth, to stage a nationwide protest from August 1st to 10th to highlight the country’s ongoing hardships……… CONTINUE READING 

Speaking at the National Council of Traditional Rulers meeting in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, cautioned against exploiting economic challenges for protests aimed at inciting unrest.

He stressed the importance of patience and commitment during this period of economic reform, urging Nigerians to recall previous instances where crises threatened national unity.

Tinubu underscored lessons from India and Sudan, emphasizing Nigeria’s vast population of over 200 million and the imperative to avoid instability.

He reassured that the government has implemented measures to mitigate economic difficulties, such as adopting Compressed Natural Gas vehicles, initiating a student loan program, distributing palliatives, and supporting agriculture with tractors and fertilizers.

Addressing ongoing security concerns, Tinubu urged traditional leaders to foster peace within communities and engage youth and parents in promoting harmony.

Supporting this stance, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’adu Abubakar III, advocated dialogue for conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace.

Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan, highlighted patriotism and national unity as crucial for development, asserting the need to resist any threats to cohesion.

Dr. Mainasara Umar-Kogo, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, praised traditional institutions as historic local governing bodies and called for their constitutional reinstatement to preserve cultural values, suggesting that past reforms have weakened their influence.