In a recent development, Rt. Hon. Christopher Ogbonnaya Enweremadu, a former speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, has spoken out against the planned protest slated for August 1st, 2024, urging Abia youths, the South East, and Nigerians in general not to participate.
Enweremadu cited several reasons for this, saying that he is very confident in various ways by which the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his renewed hope agenda has been consistent in solving Nigeria’s problems through increment of the national minimum wage, increase in state allocation to various States in the Country, recent supreme court judgment on Local Government autonomy and signing of south east development commission bill, just to mention but a few.
Enweremadu also maintained that in a democratic society such as Nigeria, it is always good to activate dialogue for every national issue rather than choose unlawful ways that might spell doom for the country.
The renowned economist insisted that the governors of various states should assist Mr. President in achieving a good living standard for all Nigerians, while leveraging on so many funds being chunked out from the federal Government coffers through various means, not forgetting the large revenue from the removal of fuel subsidy.
Enweremadu then called on the Federal Government of President Bola Tinebu to critically look into the oil sector of the economy, as a reduction in fuel price will give Nigerians another ease of life.
The Former speaker concluded by saying that he believes the current administration is making every effort to improve the living conditions of Nigerians and that the protest may not be necessary at this time.
29/07/2024
