Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protests that have wreaked avoc on the nation since it began on Thursday, 1st of August 2024.
The President who made the plea in a nationwide address on Sunday, 4th of August 2024, said his administration was ready to listen and address the concerns of protesters yarnings and all the nations challenges.
“My dear Nigerians, especially our youths, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens”, Tinubu said.
The President in a broadcast to the nation said Nigerians must not let violence and destruction tear the nation apart.
“We must work together to build a brighter future, where every Nigerian can live with dignity and prosperity”.
The President further affirmed that present challenges bedeviling Nigeria is a collective one, saying he is in the forefront of making sure everything works for the better and ensuring economic recovery that will engendered better life for all Nigerians.
“And I am leading the charge as your President. A lot of work has gone into stabilising our economy and I must stay focused on ensuring that the benefits reach every single Nigerian as promised.”
He assured that the nation will soon experience a turnaround in economy, education, social wellbeing and other areas that needed prompt attentions in the country, pleading for the Nigerians understanding and time to make his Administration plan and policies mature for reaping.
President Tinubu also commiserated with the families of Nigerians who died during clashes with security forces and those who lost property to lootings.
The 10 day planned protest, which began on Thursday 1st of August is primarily against the rising cost of living and hunger, deteriorated into violence, destruction of property and loss of lives in many parts of the nation especially in the Northern part of the country.
