“We are a nation of 224 million people, and we cannot ignore the serious economic challenges facing the masses. The President, Ministers, Governors, Senators, and those in authority must lead by making sacrifices to move the nation forward.”
Freeman Chukwuka Ibekwe – Abuja
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central in the 8th Assembly, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the interest of the masses
Amid rising petrol prices and the resulting economic strain, leaders from the Nigerian Baptist Conference, Senator Shehu Sani, and former Kaduna State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the interest of the masses.
Local News Network (LNN) reports that the plea comes amid the rising petrol prices and the resulting economic strain.
In his remark, Senator Sani acknowledged the widespread suffering caused by economic reforms.
The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stressed that while transformation comes with sacrifices, it should not be borne solely by the poor.
Sani urged President Tinubu, Governors and other political leaders to set an example by making personal sacrifices.
Also speaking at the event, the President of the Nigerian Baptist Conference, Rev. Israel Akanji, who echoed similar sentiments, urging the government to manage the pace of economic reforms to ease the burden on citizens.
He called for relief in fuel prices, stating that lower fuel costs would positively affect food prices, rent, and school fees.
Rev. Joseph Hayab, former CAN Chairman, also pointed out that while progress had been made in the fight against terrorism, the ongoing threat of kidnapping and violence continues to haunt the country. He urged the government to take decisive action to eliminate all terrorists and restore peace and security for the people.
He called for relief in fuel prices, stating that lower fuel costs would positively affect food prices, rent, and school fees.
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