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Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa, on Monday, said that the proposed nationwide protest slated for August 1 is not the solution to Nigeria’s current challenges, urging citizens to accept the hardship as trial from God.

The governor voiced his opinion at a town hall meeting with 27 groups in Dutse.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), among the groups who participated in the meeting, disassociated themselves from the planned protest.

Mr Namadi, who acknowledged the economic hardship in the country, regretted that it had brought so many uncertainties.

“But, protest is not the solution.

“There are many ways people could express their grievances; people are at liberty to display their grievances through protest under democratic dispensation, but that isn’t the most effective way to address the problems.

“The protest alone will not provide the solutions; people should turn to God, repent, seek for forgiveness and divine intervention on the challenges.”

Mr Namadi said that the government had been doing enough in of providing food items and other materials, including distribution of cash, to cushion the effect of the hardships at all levels of government.

The governor also reminded the people that the federal government had recently approved the importation of food items into the country for five months without import duty.

Mr Namadi advised Nigerians to accept the hardships as a trial from God, adding that every Muslim believes in destiny whether good or bad.

The Police Commissioner in Jigawa, Tijjani Abdullahi, in a remark, warned those who insisted on participating in the proposed August 1 protest to have a second thought.

“The security agencies in the state are combat-ready to deal with anyone who wants to breach public peace and order,” he said.

Similarly, Brig.-Gen. Timilere Makintosh, the Commander, 26 Amoured Bridge Garrison, also expressed happiness over the peaceful coexistence in Jigawa and the leadership style of the governor, which had contributed to the promotion of peace.

Retired Khadi Bashir Ahmad, who is the chairman, Council of Ulama in Jigawa, said that the calamities and other related problems bedevilling the country were the results of sins committed by the people.

“Sons rape mothers; a son was caught trying to kill his father. Young people are engaged in kidnappings and armed robbery, all due to the influences of hard drugs and other substances.

“Citizens must quickly repent and seek God’s forgiveness and His intervention.

CAN chairman in Jigawa, Rev. Father Maurice Hassan, urged the government to do the needful by controlling the prices of commodities in order to prevent unpatriotic traders from raising prices without justification.

Mr Hassan declared that CAN would not be part of the protest, adding that the association would and promote peaceful coexistence among residents.

The CAN chairman also called on the government to find a lasting solution to the challenges in the country.

Also speaking, Sunusi Maigatari, chairman of the NLC in Jigawa, said that his group would not be part of the protest because the issue was not part of its agenda at the last National Working Committee meeting.

Abdullahi Garba, chairman, NANS, also disassociated students from the planned protest and assured the governor that they would not allow any group, in whichever name, to destabilise the peaceful co-existence in Jigawa.

Dr Adamu Maje, the Emir of Hadejia and chairman, Traditional Council of Rulers, in his remarks, expressed concern over hardships, insisting, however, that the protest was not the solution.

The traditional ruler said that the people in Jigawa were very peaceful and law-abiding citizens.

“If you see anyone protesting in Jigawa, that person or group of persons cannot be from the state,” he said.

Similarly, the Emir of Dutse, Muhammad Hameem, urged Nigerians to find other ways of presenting their grievances through rightful legal channels and not through such “undefined” protests.

https://news360ng.com/nigerians-must-learn-to-endure-hardship-with-hope-gov-namadi/

Tunder fire him left nyash

Toh Toh Toh

Narration killed

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8162361/planned-protest-narration-dieing-gradually

God punish him , these politicians has seen Nigerians as fools and coward, and truly we are cowards

Ok

Nonsense talk. It's not their fault. When they are not feeling the hardship.
Secondly I blame Nigerians because they don't use their head to think.

Isu ati Ewure Theory!!
Ewu na Ji Theory!!
Akuya da Dawa Theory!!



Mr. Jagabandit's enemies are pushing out news with provocative headlines.


In Other News: Just imagine the secrets that are been exposed between Dangote and some of the oil cabals - Yet, mumu masses are blaming Tinubu for the rubbish economy.

The extent that your monies have been stolen in Naijay-Area, and will still be stolen, will never allow the country to stand in the next 50 years even if they stop looting from now!!


And that is why I always say,, "The Masses No Get Sense!!"





C h a i..

You must also have to take the protest and the revolution as a will of God

Good man

Without any iota of respect, you must be stupid.

And his children are suffering too shey

Everytime you blame God for man's doing...smh

Foolish and thieves politician.
You all are the brain behind Nigerian suffering
The protest alone will not provide the solutions; people should turn to God, repent, seek for forgiveness and divine intervention on the challenges.”

Accept tinubu and victory as an act of God
Now accept suffering as an act from God


They have started blaming God

Fr
Does he have any slight idea how people are suffering and struggling to feed

joshjc:
God punish him , this politicians has seen Nigerians as fools and coward, and truly we are cowards

urging citizens to accept the hardship as trial from God

This is a very dangerous statement.

Makes those in power not to sit up and rise to their responsibility.
&the masses to develop a mentality of suffering & Smiling.

Hope helinus and yarimodiot is reading this useless governor comment

Smelly hegoat. Was this how it was under obj? Same people who carry protest for head when things dey 900% cheaper under pdp, Naim dey tell us to dey patient

Can you imagine!!
Mai no just talk wetin dey my mind dis early morning

Lol

I don accept am o

When you also accept to cut all benefits which includes all official houses, all vehicles, all foreign and local trips, all medicals, all furniture allowances acrude to you, your families and cronies alike then we would accept what you just muttered!

Lol 🤣

Govnor sir...

Perhaps the downtrodden masses need to swap positions with these bands of useless fools call governors. Senseless idiot everywhere occupying leadership position for nothing. This is a more reason for a protest to hold across this nation as they are totally insensitivity to what the masses are ing through.

If you think you have seen it all in Nigeria, just wait a bit longer; this country always has new surprises. Whether it's political drama, economic challenges, or social upheavals, there's always something unexpected around the corner.


Can their ers here see what this one too is uttering? Kwantinue in Madam Jonathan Goodluck's voice...

Hmmmmmmm !

Toh.

Mister governor if you and your family can survive on minimum wage for a month we won't protest

Deal?

These people are craziie.
You know there is hardship? And you're feeding fat and feasting on the masses.
The protest is also from God.
Since it is from God allow it and let's people protest.

If this man say this nonsense to my face, na hospital or mortuary e go land..

See guts...