Ahead of the Proposed protest which has generated anxiety and reactions among Nigerians, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to dialogue with planned protesters to address their concerns.
Addressing newsmen after the end-of-session dinner in Abuja, the Chairman of the House Minority Caucus, Mr. Kingsley Chinda explained that dialogue with the planned protesters could avert the protest.
Mr. Chinda urged government to dialogue with planned protesters and address the messages they raise, focusing on critical areas that need intervention.
Chinda advised that the government should ensure peaceful resolution of issues, as peaceful protests have often been overtaken by hoodlums.
“The insecurity situation in some parts of the country, you may not have control of the gathering of people. So some unscrupulous people may use the opportunity to create chaos”, he added.
The minority caucus of the House of Representatives called on the government to take proactive measures in addressing the problem of insecurity in the country.
“We acknowledge and observe the insecurity situation in the country and we call on the government to use carrot and stick by ensuring that let the result be seen. Let all the security chiefs do what is right to ensure that Nigerians are protected,” Mr Chinda maintained.
The Caucus also called on the government to create means to ensure citizens are self-reliant in a bid to tackle the economic downturn in the country -FRCN
