Request For Suspension Of Hunger Protests: Minister Speaks Out

Request For Suspension Of Hunger Protests: Minister Speaks Out

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has called for the suspension of the nationwide protest under the banner #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, which addresses issues of hunger and poverty……… CONTINUE READING

In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs. Lizzy Okoji, Audu urged Nigerians to halt the protests, which began on August 1 and are slated to run until August 10. He emphasized the importance of dialogue to resolve the country’s challenges rather than continuing with demonstrations.

Audu encouraged citizens to have faith in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which he claimed is actively working to tackle the nation’s difficulties. He highlighted various policies aimed at economic prosperity, enhanced welfare, better education, and improved health systems. These include initiatives for social amenities, food security, and infrastructure development.

The minister noted recent actions by the administration, such as the implementation of a N70,000 minimum wage, the promotion of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to reduce transportation costs, and the distribution of N50,000 uplift grants to over 100,000 families per state for three months, impacting nearly 5 million families nationwide.

He also mentioned the importation of 250,000 metric tonnes of wheat and maize to support local processors and the redesign of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to improve healthcare access. In the steel sector, ongoing reforms aim to create over 500,000 jobs and attract Foreign Direct Investments.

Audu criticized the protests for being hijacked by miscreants causing chaos and disorder and praised the people of Kogi for opting for dialogue and cooperation with their state government instead of joining the demonstrations.

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