Oba of Benin sends urgent message to youths over planned protest
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Organisers of the protests said it was to draw the attention of the federal and State governments to the worsening plight of the citizens.
By Jethro Ibileke
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to youths across the country to shelve their planned nationwide protest against hardship.
The planed protest is slated to hold simultaneously across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on 1 August, 2024.
Organisers of the protests said it was to draw the attention of the federal and State governments to the worsening plight of the citizens.
The Oba of Benin made the appeal on Wednesday in a statement endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Osaigbovo Iguobaro.
He also appealed to aggrieved Nigerians to give the federal government enough time to implement its economic policy, which is expected to alleviate the present hardship being experienced by Nigerians.
According to him, “For things to get better, it has to be tough for a while for the federal government to intensify efforts in the implementation of of its economic and security policies.”
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