Abbas, Speaker Of The House Of Reps, Requests Suspension Of National Protests

Abbas, Speaker Of The House Of Reps, Requests Suspension Of National Protests

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, has called on Nigerians to pause the ongoing nationwide protests. He assured the public that high-level discussions are underway to address the country’s issues……. CONTINUE READING

In a statement from his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Kirishi, Abbas conveyed that he had reported the grievances and demands of the youth to President Bola Tinubu after a town hall meeting with them on Wednesday. Abbas shared this information during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, following the commencement of the protests by Nigerians, especially youths, on Thursday.

Abbas described his efforts to engage with leaders and representatives of various youth organizations at the National Assembly, noting productive discussions with over 25 youth groups. He emphasized that these discussions and the youths’ concerns were communicated to President Tinubu, who was receptive and committed to addressing the issues raised.

The Speaker highlighted ongoing engagement with the President to ensure that issues affecting Nigerians are effectively addressed. He urged all Nigerians to exercise caution and avoid allowing the protests to harm the nation, stressing the right to peaceful protest but noting that such movements can sometimes be exploited by unpatriotic individuals to cause damage.

Abbas reassured that the House is aware of the nation’s challenges, including insecurity, inflation, and unemployment, and that the Tinubu administration is actively working on solutions. He mentioned that key ministers participated in the engagement, providing explanations about the government’s actions to resolve these issues

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