- Abiodun noted that the current economic crisis is not peculiar to Nigeria alone as it’s a global challenge
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has revealed those behind the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest.
The governor on Sunday disclosed that “frustrated politicians” are behind the planned public demonstration which is currently gathering momentum nationwide.
Abiodun made the disclosure during the postgraduate convocation ceremonies of Babcock University, Ilishan, Ikenne Local Government Area.
He implored youths to boycott the protest and engage the government constructively with a view to finding solutions to the economic hardship in the land.
Abiodun noted that the current economic crisis is not peculiar to Nigeria alone as it’s a global challenge.
He maintained that past protests have not yielded positive results and have instead led to losses in productivity, lives, and property.
He said: “Ladies and gentlemen, this administration has initiated a lot of interventions to cushion the effect of inflation. Recently, we’ve heard the announcement of the minimum wage. We’ve had a lot of empowerment. Student loans are being put in place. Agric and fertilizer inputs are being given to our farmers. They have provided Food items as palliatives and subsidised prices, amongst others.
“This current wave of inflation is biting everywhere. It is in the UK, US, Ghana, and Egypt. So, it is not peculiar to Nigeria alone.
“Which investor will be attracted to a nation that is under siege by protesters? Please, do not allow yourselves to be used by a so-called leaderless movement, sponsored by frustrated politicians who tried in the past and lost. We do not need protests. We must not gamble with our anarchy. Please Let us have a dialogue,” he said
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