Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday received written grievances from the leaders of the Coalition of Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations at the Government House, Kano.
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Yusuf expressed his appreciation for the orderly manner in which the protesters conducted themselves and their decision to use peaceful and proper channels to voice their concerns.
Yusuf assured the leaders that he would promptly lead a powerful delegation from the state to present the grievances of the people to President Bola Tinubu, pending the Presidency’s response.
He also expressed his disappointment over reports that certain individuals, described as ‘enemies of Kano State’, had hired thugs within and the neighboring states to disrupt the initially planned peaceful protest.
He lamented that they had caused chaos and unrest in one of the most peaceful states in the country.
Yusuf said, “We are aware that unpatriotic politicians from the opposition party have sponsored thugs, who are on a rampage, looting and destroying properties of innocent citizens”
The governor ordered the security agencies to immediately investigate and arrest all those involved in turning the protests into violence and their sponsors.
He also urged the leaders of the peaceful protests to continue educating the public on the importance of peaceful coexistence and using the appropriate channels to voice their concerns, to ensure stability and harmony.
Yusuf assured the leaders that he would promptly lead a powerful delegation from the state to present the grievances of the people to President Bola Tinubu, pending the Presidency’s response.
He highlighted the efforts of his administration in mitigating the economic hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidies, including various palliatives and empowerment initiatives.
Three leaders of the protesters, Mr Abulmajid Yakubu, Malam Abubakar Ali, and Mrs Amina Bello, spoke during the presentation.
They conveyed the grievances of the state’s residents regarding the socio-economic difficulties facing the nation, which have made life challenging for many Nigerians.
They called for adjustments to the Federal Government’s economic policies to improve the quality of life for Nigerians
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