The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has admitted that there is hardship in the country but he vowed not to allow the planned nationwide protests scheduled to start on Thursday, I August, 2024 to take place in his state, just as he also affirmed that Federal Government’s commitment to addressing current challenges.
Governor Uba Sani made this statement on his verified Facebook page during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state.
Although he acknowledged that Nigerians are facing economic difficulties due to years of economic mismanagement, corruption, and lack of accountability, he assured citizens that President Tinubu has the challenging task of cleaning up the mess left by previous administrations and resetting the economy for the benefit of the country and its people.
“The President has introduced policies aimed at reinventing the economy and putting the country back on the path to sustainable growth and development,” he stressed.
“The implementation of some policies, we must admit, has been painful. However, these pains are temporary. The severe economic situation the country faced required a surgical operation.”
“The President has demonstrated courage in undertaking this economic overhaul. We are making steady progress. We must support the President in his patriotic efforts to revitalize the economy and restore smiles to the faces of Nigerians,” the governor said..
According to him, both the federal and state governments have been relentless in addressing the nation’s developmental and security challenges.
“In our current context as a state, we are grappling with security challenges such as banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping. We are acutely aware of the enduring effects of insecurity on the socio-economic life of our citizens—threats to food security, education, healthcare delivery, civic freedom, social cohesion, and especially our rural economy. At this time, our peace and stability are paramount.
“The current times demand deep introspection, sound reasoning, a high sense of patriotism, and sacrifices for the collective good. It is imperative that we follow the path of wisdom and focus on the brighter future ahead,” he said.
“Nobody or group in Kaduna State has approached the Nigeria Police with the intention of organising a protest. The police have the constitutional responsibility for maintaining peace and order. Kaduna State is therefore united in saying NO TO ANY PROTEST.
“We hold our peace dear and are committed to protecting it.”
Speakers at the town hall meeting unanimously opposed any mass action in Kaduna State. They strongly believed that, given the state’s past negative experiences with protests, every effort should be made to prevent any such actions.
They commended the administration’s efforts in securing lives and property, addressing developmental deficits, and fostering citizen engagement through platforms like town hall meetings.
The Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Amb. Nuhu Bamalli, called for caution and urged Kaduna State citizens to heed words of wisdom and embrace peace.
He reminded people of the consequences in some African countries where protests led to mass destruction of lives and property, destabilizing those nations.
