From John Adams, Minna
The senator representing the Niger East senatorial district, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Musa, has appealed to his constituents not to take part in the planned nationwide hunger protest. He stated that protest is not the best way to address the current economic situation in the country.
Senator Musa urged the people to embrace peace and dialogue in resolving their differences with the government at all levels.
The senator, in a statement he personally signed in Minna, acknowledged the frustration of the people over the current economic hardship in the country.
He nonetheless insisted that “peace and dialogue are the only paramount instruments for resolving our differences and addressing our grievances.
“We acknowledge the frustrations and concerns that have necessitated this clarion call; however, we firmly believe that constructive engagement with the government, rather than confrontation, is the most effective means of achieving our objectives and propelling our nation towards stability and prosperity,” he added.
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He assured the people that the various reforms put in place by both the federal and state governments will address the current economic hardship being faced by the people, stressing that what the people need is patience with the current administration.
“Let us therefore eschew actions that may undermine our collective progress. We must resist any temptation to protest that will derail our progress and instead engage in meaningful dialogue that will yield lasting solutions to our challenges,” he said.
He commended the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, for his leadership and steadfastness in remodelling and enabling a New Niger, with all the indices showing a brighter outlook for infrastructural and agricultural revolution.
“I also commend and appreciate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering commitment to stabilising our nation and addressing the myriad challenges that confront us.
“Similarly, I applaud the leadership of the Senate, led by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, GCON, for their unrelenting efforts to foster economic growth and ensure that the dividends of democracy are equitably distributed among our citizenry.”