Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has criticized the planned nationwide protests in Nigeria, emphasizing the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the current economic challenges.
During a town hall meeting with traditional rulers and stakeholders, Governor Sani acknowledged the economic difficulties resulting from years of mismanagement, corruption, and lack of accountability.
He assured citizens that President Tinubu is working to rectify these issues and reset the economy.
“The President has introduced policies aimed at reinventing the economy and putting the country back on the path to sustainable growth and development,” Sani stated.
He admitted that “the implementation of some policies, we must admit, has been painful,” but assured that “these pains are temporary.”
He praised President Tinubu’s courage in undertaking the economic overhaul, noting, “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.”
Governor Sani also addressed the security challenges in Kaduna State, including banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping, emphasizing the need for peace and stability.
He said, “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.”
He added that the current times require “deep introspection, sound reasoning, a high sense of patriotism, and sacrifices for the collective good.”
Governor Sani stated, “It is imperative that we follow the path of wisdom and focus on the brighter future ahead.”
“Nobody or group in Kaduna State has approached the Nigeria Police with the intention of organizing a protest,” he confirmed.
“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 commended the administration’s efforts in securing lives and property, addressing developmental deficits, and fostering citizen engagement through 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 of protests in some African countries, stating, “Protests led to mass destruction of lives and property, destabilizing those nations.”