Ahead of the proposed ten days nationwide protest, the Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria, YOWICAN, has distanced itself from the plan.
Recall that some groups of aggrieved Nigerians are planning to stage a 10-days nationwide protest against the government of President Bola Tinubu.
This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd Quarter of the National Executive Council (NEC) of YOWICAN.
In the statement signed by its President, Belusochukwu Enwere, YOWICAN called on Christian youths across the country to rise above the current economic challenges in the country. The association urged youths to engage themselves in vocational and skills acquisition so as to be self-reliant.
YOWICAN commended the National Assembly over the speedy passage of the N70,000 minimum wage. And also commended the Federal Government for granting Local Government financial autonomy and the implementation of Student Loan scheme.
They, however, however drew the attention of President Tinubu to the persistent hardship in the country. The association stated that the constant rising of cost of living in the country has resulted in an unprecedented level of hunger. They maintained that the people are and suffering.
YAIWON, however, appreciated the Federal Government on the successes recorded within the last one year.
“We appreciate the successes made so far by the security agencies in addressing insecurities in the country.
However, the association totally condemn in its entirety, the persisting insecurity in the country. Which has manifested in the continuous killings across the country. Especially, the recent multiple bomb blast in Borno State where about 18 people lost their lives.
“We also call for the immediate release of Pastor Paul Musa, and his wife who were abducted since March 2023. The director of Ecumenism and his daughter who were abducted in Gusau Zamfara State. As well as others abducted elsewhere and are still in the hands of their abductors.
“The NEC wishes to state in clear terms that it dissociates itself from any form of forthcoming protest. Organized to demonstrate against hardship or bad governance by unknown individuals across the country.
“We are hopeful that the steps taken so far by the Government and with the constant support and cooperation of all Nigerians, we shall get through this difficult moment. The NEC has resolved to prayers and constant engagement with the Government until things get better for the nation.
“The NEC calls on all Christian youths to rise to the current economic challenges in the country. By engaging themselves through vocational and skills acquisition so as to be self-reliant.
“The NEC calls on the Government to continue to engage the youths and create more opportunities for the youths to be involved in nation-building.
“The NEC calls on Christian Youths in the country to be dedicated to Christ. And to be committed in fellowship at their Zonal and State levels. While praying for the nation for a total economic turnaround,” the Communiqué reads.
source: Nigeria Tribune
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