Hardship protest: Don’t let enemies of Nigeria mislead you- Israel tells youths
The National Youth Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has called on the youths not to allow the enemies of Nigeria to mislead them into causing anarchy.
It would be recalled that the Nigerian youths have fixed August 1st to begin a 10-day protest against the economic hardship plaguing the country.
Israel, who gave the advice in a statement issued on Friday, said President Bola Tinubu is committed to make all possible short term amendments and fix low hanging fruit expectations.
He acknowledged the hardship Nigerians are facing, adding ” For many of us here in Nigeria, the experience is tough. Prices of food, cooking gas, medicines, fuel, and public transport have shot up, squeezing your meagre income. Diesel is at N1,300 thereabout, Petrol above N600, Pure water bag is N500 and a cup of Gari is N200 depending on where in Nigeria you are. I can go on and on but you get the gist. We are all experiencing it, all of us, irrespective of our party. There is no APC price at the petrol station, we all buy tomato at the same price in the market. I know how you feel and I can assure you, this too shall pass.
” On Thursday, the Minister of Finance announced that Nigeria is on a path of recovery. FG revenue to debt service ratio dropped 97% to 68%, and have surpassed half-year non-oil revenue by 30%. And yet, hidden behind these boomy-economic indicators, a frustrating reality persists: Life is still far too expensive for many of us. But worry not. I can assure you the man at the wheel has not blinked an eye in ensuring that we all can smile again.
“The truth is, he inherited an economy that was already struggling with record debt, high unemployment, low oil output, subsidies that drained government finances and power shortages that have crimped growth.
” As someone who as had the privilege of interacting with President Tinubu, I know of his heart to fix Nigeria, it is his intention to build a country we can be proud of and hand over to our generation a country with low unemployment. and massive industrialisation”.
Israel stated ” This is what is behind many of his policy decisions and programs – to give all Nigerians a chance at prosperity and to make our hope a reality. From the new minimum wage to student loan, Advancing local government autonomy to massive infrastructure projects, the President is unbundling his bag of goodies for Nigerians.
“Since removal of fuel subsidy, there has been a notable improvement in Revenue and FAAC. States and Local Governments are benefiting from more resources to create social services for citizens in their states and localities.
“I know some of these reforms are hitting you below the belt, but let us remember – though weeping endure for the night, Joy comes in the morning.
“Joy is coming my fellow Nigerians. Mr President will make good his promise to Nigerians. You have endured a lot already, result is very close, don’t lose hope”.
