Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to shelve the proposed protest, stating that it will end in anarchy.
Naturenex reports that Shettima made the plea on Friday when he announced his participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria.
Shettima, who unveiled the partnership targeted at addressing Nigeria’s pressing nutritional challenges with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, emphasised the need for constructive action over protest.
He admitted that the country is going through hard times, however, Nigerians need to prioritize constructive action on how to solve the prevailing challenges in the country, instead of preparing for protest.
He said: “This is the time for us to solve our problems, not to protest. The right to protest is guaranteed in most democracies around the world, but when you can start the agitation, and you don’t know where it will end, it is a road to anarchy.
“We appreciate what Nigerians are going through, and our heart goes out to them. The oil subsidy has been an albatross on our neck for 50 years. Once the harvests start coming, we believe it will have a positive effect on the common man.
“I wish to call on you to advocate for diplomacy, engagement, and patience. The President is very much committed to the Nigerian project but it’s like a percolation project. When a woman is giving birth, it’s a very painful process but once the child is delivered, it is a cause for celebration.”
