President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians, particularly youths, to cancel their planned national protest over the high cost of living.
The President assured that he has heard their grievances and is working diligently to address their concerns.
According to the Daily Trust, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, President Tinubu made this plea during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Minister stated that the President is committed to improving the country’s economy and ensuring a better future for all Nigerians.
The Minister said that at the meeting with the President, general issues on the country were discussed and the President said he was working assiduously to ensure that the country’s economy is placed in a good position.
He said, ‘We discussed the issue of the country in general and Mr President has asked me to again inform Nigerians that he listens to them, especially the young people that are trying to protest.
“Mr President said he listens to them and takes what they say seriously and he is working assiduously to ensure that this country is good not just for today but also for the future.
“The issue of the planned protest, Mr President does not see any need for that he asked them to shelve that plan and he has asked them to await the government’s response to all their pleas, he has listened to them.”
