The youths of Kano State have resolved to boycott the nationwide protest following the intervention of Rep. Kabiru Bichi (APC-Kano) who pleaded with them not to hit the street for protest.
Their leader, Mr Abubakar Sadiq, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, that the intervention of the lawmaker was timely and genuine.
He said that Bichi cited a range of reasons that centered on national stability, economy and the need for community-driven solutions.
According to him, Bichi, who is the Chairman House Committee on Appropriation urged the youth in Kano to shun the planned protest.
He said the lawmaker assured them that the government of President Bola Tinubu was doing a lot to reposition the nation’s economy.
He said: “rather than protest, the youth should take advantage of the student loan, Nigeria Youth Investment Fund and other numerous government interventions available at their disposal.”
Sadiq said the intervention of Bichi was timely, adding that their desire for peaceful and constructive dialogue with the government rather than disruptive actions would suffice.
He said that boycotting the protest and instead engaging in dialogue with the government would bring the requisite results.
Sadiq said that the government of President Bola Tinubu, from all indications, appeared to be a listening president.
He added that there would be no basis to embark on protest, since the government has promised to assuage their feelings.
He said that participating in the nationwide protest could lead to unrest and violence, thereby increased the already volatile security situation in the state.
He said that the youth would do everything to avoid actions which could disrupt the peace in the state, adding that the economic implications of the protest could be damaging.
According to him, the economic impact of halting business activities, even temporarily, could be detrimental to many families who depend on daily earnings.
He said that youths could achieve progress without resorting to mass protests, adding that protests often lead to conflict and destruction of property. (NAN)
