A Coalition of Youth Groups on Sunday trooped to Kebbi State Government House in a show of solidarity with President Bala Tinubu and Gov. Nasir Idris and to indicate their rejection of the nationwide protest scheduled to commence on 1 August.
The over 100 youth associations noted that the nationwide protest is being planned by faceless individuals while affirming their loyalty to the administration at the state and federal levels.Speaking at Government’s House in Birnin Kebbi, leader of the groups, Malam Muhammad Adamu- Kichinga, described the planned protest as inimical to security and well-being of Nigerians.
“The situation in the country is surmountable with time, we should continue to pray for leaders to facilitate the attainment of a better nation,” he said. “Our amenable Gov. Idris, has achieved records of successes in the transformation of Kebbi in all sectors of human endeavour, we must support him to take us to the promised land. We are here to reaffirm our loyalty and cooperation to your administration, and forward same to Mr. President, and we remain supportive to your government,” he said.
Responding, Gov. Idris thanked the organisers and participants for identifying with the ideals and policies of the APC- led administration of uplifting the well-being of all citizens. “My administration will continue to evolve more ways of youths and women empowerment towards making them self reliant and gainfully employed. We thank all of you for your solidarity and understanding, the scheduled protest is unwarranted, we are happy that youths in Kebbi, exempted yourselves from this misadventure. No development is possible without peace, we shall make everything humanly possible to address the challenges facing the populace.”
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