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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
A humanitarian organisation, De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), has called on the federal government to urgently address the growing economic challenges in the country, citing the widespread hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidies.
The appeal was part of a communiqué issued at the end of the group’s 16th International Converge, held from December 13 to 15 at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
The event brought together members from 57 countries and all 36 states of Nigeria, as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the communiqué presented by the acting International Publicity Secretary, Isidore Agughasi, delegates expressed concern over the rising frustration among Nigerians, urging the government to rethink its policies and make them people-friendly.
It called on the government to mitigate the hardships faced by the masses, noting that the suffering in the land occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy has spread frustration everywhere in Nigeria thereby causing humanitarian problems.
“We call on the government to review its economic policies and make them people-focused and masses friendly. Government can only govern the living, not dead citizens,” the communique reads.
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DKNI also raised alarm over the growing insecurity in the country, warning that no meaningful progress can be achieved in an environment of fear.
“No meaningful socioeconomic and political activities could thrive when citizens live in an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. We advise the government to prioritise security of life and property.
The group backed the cashless policy of the federal government which is expected to reduce crime and the circulation of fake currency notes but advised that the government should deploy and upgrade any technology that could make the implementation of the policy seamless in order to erase the suffering it placed on Nigerians particularly with the current cash crunch.
It encouraged members to remain industrious, creative, patriotic, disciplined and law-abiding anywhere they find themselves, urging them to intensify their involvement in humanitarian service which is the foundation of the organisation.
“We charge members to be responsible family men and commit adequate time and resources to their families as a stable and progressive family makes a stable and progressive nation.
“We task members to be conscious of their health and go for regular medical checks. We identify regular exercise as a way of maintaining good health and living a meaningful life.
“We enjoin security agencies to be professional and thorough in the discharge of their duties and refrain from harassing DNKI members and interrupting their programmes as the body remains a legal entity in Nigeria and abroad,” they said.
