ALGON Highlights Risks: How Protests Might Lead To Troubling Periods

ALGON Highlights Risks: How Protests Might Lead To Troubling Periods

Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, the National President of the National Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has warned that the proposed hunger protest could lead Nigeria into difficult times. The Lafia Local Government Area Chairman in Nasarawa State emphasized that while protesting is a constitutional right, dialogue and peace should be prioritized to address the nation’s challenges…….. CONTINUE READING

Speaking to reporters in Abuja on Friday, Maifata expressed concerns that violent protests have historically harmed the economy. He urged Nigerians to forgo the planned protest and support the government’s social investment programs instead.

Maifata noted that the federal government has been actively working on palliatives to address citizens’ issues and that local government chairmen are assisting in the implementation of these initiatives. He highlighted that these programs are designed with various timelines to benefit local communities.

He concluded by urging Nigerians to contribute positively to the country’s development rather than resorting to protests, which he believes would only revert the nation to troubled times.