By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), have urged youths in the country to call off the protests and give government more time.
NIREC in a statement issued on Friday by Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Co- Chairman, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Co- Chairman and
Rev. Fr. Prof. Cornelius Afebu Omonokhus Executive Secretary,
pleaded with the youths to end the protests.
“The protest that commenced in a peaceful manner on Thursday, August 1, 2024 despite pleas from all quarters, took a turn for the worse and became violent later in the day. In just a few hours lives and property were lost due to
this unfortunate scenario.
“It is without doubt that there is hunger and hardship in the country but civil unrest is not the solution as it would only further aggravate the already frail state of the nation. NIREC hereby calls on fellow citizens of Nigeria to please call off this protest and give the Government a chance to redeem itself.
“In just one day lives and enormous amount of property have been destroyed. Imagine if this continues for a prolonged period of time, only God knows the extent of damage that would be incurred. The Council calls on the security agencies to be more professional in the discharge of their duties. NIREC urges the government to expedite action towards meeting the yearning and needs of the citizens. We need a peaceful and tranquil nation we can be proud to call our own.”
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