Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has made a heartfelt plea to the young people living in the nation’s capital. He asked them to reconsider joining the planned protest in August, known as #EndBadGovernance, which is aimed at resisting hardship and economic struggles. This protest is being organized to address the challenging economic conditions and governance issues affecting many citizens.
Previously, the former governor of Rivers State made a strong statement saying that protests would not be allowed in the FCT. This announcement was met with a wave of intense reactions from the youth, who expressed their determination to hold a rally at Eagle Square regardless of the minister’s stance.
However, at a town hall meeting held in the Bwari Area Council of the FCT on Monday, Minister Wike seemed to adopt a more conciliatory approach. He met with key youth representatives and urged them to express their concerns and grievances through dialogue rather than resorting to nationwide protests.
This meeting was attended by various important figures, including area council chairmen, traditional rulers, leaders of religious organizations, and representatives from women and youth groups. In his opening speech, Wike expressed his gratitude to all attendees for choosing dialogue over confrontation. He reiterated that President Bola Tinubu is committed to making progress and improving the nation.
During the meeting, Wike shared some positive news about infrastructure development. He announced that President Tinubu had approved the establishment of a youth secretariat within the FCT Administration (FCTA). Additionally, new police stations would be set up in each area council within the capital. These measures are part of the efforts to address the needs of the youth and ensure better security in the area.
Wike urged the youths in all the area councils to abandon plans for the protest and instead embrace dialogue as a way to resolve their issues. He assured them that improvements are on the horizon and encouraged them to have faith in the government’s plans to alleviate the economic and social challenges they face.
