A coalition of over 100 youth groups in Kebbi State has distanced themselves from the planned #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled to begin on August 1.
Instead, they expressed solidarity with President Bola Tinubu and Governor Nasir Idris, affirming their loyalty to the administration at both state and federal levels.
The youths, led by Muhammad Adamu-Kichinga, praised Governor Idris’s achievements in transforming Kebbi State and urged continued support for his administration, according to Peoples Gazette.
Governor Idris appreciated the youths’ solidarity, stating that his administration would continue to empower youths and women, address challenges facing the populace, and maintain peace in the state.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, commended the youths for their confidence in the government, describing governance as a work in progress.
He praised Governor Idris’s performance and urged the youths to sustain their support for the government, warning against allowing detractors to create discord.
Leader of the groups, Muhammad Adamu-Kichinga, said, “The situation in the country is surmountable with time. We should continue to pray for leaders to facilitate the attainment of a better nation.
“Our amenable Governor Idris has achieved records of success in the transformation of Kebbi in all sectors of human endeavour. We must support him to take us to the promised land.
“We are here to reaffirm our loyalty and cooperation to your administration and forward the same to Mr President, and we remain supportive of your government.”
Responding, the Kebbi governor stated, “My administration will continue to evolve more ways of youths and women empowerment towards making them self-reliant and gainfully employed. We thank all of you for your solidarity and understanding. The scheduled protest is unwarranted.
“We are happy that youths in Kebbi, exempted yourselves from this misadventure. No development is possible without peace. We shall make everything humanly possible to address the challenges facing the populace.
“What is on the ground in Kebbi is a testimony of the giant strides achieved by the incumbent government to transform the state for a better life.”
