Nasarawa Assembly Speaker Urges Nigerians to Turn to Prayer, Not Protest, Amid Hardship

Nigerians have been urged to reconsider their planned 10-day nationwide protest and allow the government more time to address the country’s challenges. 

Mr. Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA), suggested that citizens should turn to prayer rather than taking to the streets. He emphasized the need for dialogue and patience to achieve effective solutions.

Jatau, who represents Kokona West Constituency, argued that the government needs more time to implement policies and programs aimed at improving living standards. He assured that both short-term and long-term measures are being considered to address these issues.

“The problems are surmountable with appropriate measures,” Jatau said, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nasarawa State Governor Engineer A. A. Sule are actively rolling out intervention programs to tackle hunger and hardship.

He called on citizens to support the government through prayer rather than protest, stating that “prayer is key and a solution to every problem,” and that leaders need the support and prayers of their people to succeed.

Jatau also appealed for calm, particularly among the youth, urging them not to resort to violence. He requested that security agencies ensure the protection of lives and property, and maintain peace.

He encouraged political, religious, and traditional stakeholders to collaborate with the government in addressing the nation’s challenges and warned against the potential repercussions of the planned August protest.

Jatau reassured the public of the Assembly’s commitment to passing laws and making resolutions that will enhance the living standards of the people of Nasarawa State.

The 10-day nationwide protest, set to begin on August 1, aims to address issues such as fuel, diesel, and gas prices, open borders for free trade, identify sponsors of insecurity, and reduce school fees, hospital bills, and the salaries of public officials.