Shettima Pleads With Nigerians to Protest Economic Hardships Responsibly
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to air grievances in the face of the current economic hardships responsibly and maturely.
According to him, there is no viable alternative to the economic policy adopted by the Tinubu administration to reposition the economy.
Shettima made the plea on Sunday during the pre-Ramadan lecture organized by Muslim alumni of the University of Lagos.
The Vice President represented by his special adviser on political matters, Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed admits that the economic reform has been painful, but not introduced to punish the poor.
He appealed for the help of the alumnus of the Tinubu administration to achieve the goal of transforming Nigeria.
According to the vice president, the path to today’s difficulties was due to the missed opportunities and tragic failure of leadership in the past.
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Our administration does not plan to make the lives of Nigerians more difficult. Nor do we intend to deceive fellow citizens that the change in direction and the expected outcome can be achieved without pain or sacrifices.
We are also acutely aware that ours is a set of related Nigerian problems, and the solutions we seek must be genuinely informed by a Nigerian context, not the experiences of others or the preferences of special foreign interests which are removed from consequences of missteps or errors of judgment.
He appealed to the alumni to help make space for the administration to achieve the goal of turning the nation around.
As products of a distinguished institution, we have learned that progress is only possible if it is informed by criticism and critical scrutiny.
Let us be reminded that Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala tests His servants with ease and hardship, and He asks that we pray to Him for relief from hardship, and discipline in times of abundance.
I join you in praying that Allah will grant us the privilege of undertaking our Ramadan fast as prescribed by Him, and we shall receive the reward, said the VP.
