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Wike begs Nigerians: Don’t be angry, hunger’ll reduce soon

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the residents of the nation’s capital not to partake in the planned protest by some sections of Nigerians.

Wike made the appeal while interacting with residents after he inspected the ongoing construction of a 5-kilometre access road to Saburi 1 and 2 in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in Abuja on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Scores of Nigerians have planned to embark on a peaceful protest over economic hardship in the country beginning on August 1.

The minister however said President Bola Tinubu was aware of the problem and working hard to address the challenges.

Describing the current hunger and suffering in the country as a temporary situation, Wike stated that the ongoing reforms and policies would soon yield the desired results.

He urged Nigerians to be patient with the current administration and give Tinubu ample time to solve the rot in the country.

Wike said: “Don’t be angry and don’t join the protest, because protest will not solve the problem.

“The government is aware of the hunger and that is why it is working hard to find a lasting solution to the problem.

Wike: Planned protest against Tinubu’s govt political

“I know that hunger makes people lose patience. Please be patient. That is all I am asking. This hunger will reduce very soon.”

The former governor of Rivers State added that the protest was organised by politicians to destabilise Tinubu’s administration.

“Those asking you to protest are lying to you. It is not for the interest of Nigeria and it is not for your interest,” he stated.

Responding to the residents’ plea for the construction of a police station and health facility in Saburi, Wike assured them of the government’s commitment to meeting their needs.

The minister promised to construct a police station while the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, promised to construct a health facility.

Wike also assured the residents that the ongoing road project in the community would be completed as scheduled, adding that work has not stopped since the commencement of the project.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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