By MUHAMMAD NASIR

Sokoto Aug. 1, 2024 (NAN) The Northern Youth Alliance for Good Governance in Sokoto State, has described the ongoing nationwide ‘Endbadgovernance protest’ as a bad omen for Nigeria and its citizens.

Mr Abdurahman Ali, State Coordinator of the Alliance stated this while speaking with Newsmen in Sokoto on Thursday.

“Let me emphasise the need for Nigerians to unite in support of government policies and programmes.

“Our support will boost the economy and help alleviate the hardship. There is no doubt that people are hungry, poverty has ravaged Nigerians, and the security situation is bad, yet, we need to remain patriotic,” he said.

Ali urged the youth to shun the protest, arguing that it would not bring any benefit to the country and its citizens.

“Protest will be a bad omen for our states, nation, as well as the citizens, it will just blow an ill-wind,” he warned.

He noted that the youth, with bright future ahead, should not allow themselves to be used to cause chaos in any form.

“There is the need for us to support government in its efforts to address the lingering insecurity bedevilling our dear nation, therefore, protest is not an option,” he said.

Protesters assembled at Government House in Sokoto on Thursday.

Meanwhile, in Sokoto, hundreds of youths defied calls by the government and groups to refrain from joining the nationwide protest.

The protest, which lasted for about two hours, featured placard-carrying youth, both male and female, under different groups trooping from various directions within the town.

The youth, who besieged the streets in a peaceful procession, chanting slogans expressed their displeasure over the current hardship.

Others carrying leaves to symbolise peaceful nature of the protest.

The procession, monitored by a joint security personnel, marched from Ahmadu Bello Way toward to Kano-Gusau Road, to the popular roundabout Mai Ruwa, and headed to Government House.

One of the leading voices in the protest, Mustapha Abubakar, said they were out to make their voices heard so that the leaders “whom we elected will take necessary actions.

“It’s unfortunate that we are the worst hit by poverty, hunger, insecurity, and banditry. All these need to be addressed, including the issue of fuel subsidy which should be reinstated,” he said. (NAN)

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