Wednesday, November 6, 2024
HomeNewsPlateau Government Appeals to Youth Leaders Amid Upcoming Protest

Plateau Government Appeals to Youth Leaders Amid Upcoming Protest

The Secretary of the Government of Plateau State, Mr. Samuel Jatau, has called on the youth of the State to maintain peace and refrain from participating in the planned protest on August 1.

During a meeting on Tuesday in Jos, Mr. Jatau, accompanied by Mr. Jeremiah Satmak, the Chief of Staff to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, engaged with youth leaders from the 17 local government areas. He urged them to exercise patience as various levels of government work to address the nation’s challenges.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, Mr. Jatau said, “We just addressed the wonderful Plateau youth leaders with a simple message: Plateau youths should say no to protest. We explained the need for patience with the government of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang. This administration has only been in office for a year and inherited a nation burdened with debt. It’s not easy to resolve these issues overnight. Although there is hardship, food is expensive, and everyone is facing difficulties, the government is taking steps to ease these problems.

“As a State, the Governor is actively working to address these issues. We are currently in the planting season, and soon it will be harvest time, which will bring some relief. Historically, protests in Plateau have a thin line that can quickly turn violent, and we want to avoid that. We are tired of violence and seek to promote peace to enhance tourism and change the narrative in the State.”

Echoing this sentiment, Pololis Gyang, Youth Leader of the Rock Haven community in Jos, urged youths to shun the protest for the sake of peace and security in the State.

“We in Plateau State unequivocally dissociate ourselves from the anticipated protest due to the ambiguous and unclear circumstances surrounding it,” Mr. Gyang stated. “We cannot ignore the motives behind those calling for the nationwide protest. We acknowledge the widespread hunger, hardship, and uncertainty regarding the state of our economy. However, the suspicious manner in which the protest is being orchestrated raises significant concerns.

“We call on our beloved Plateau youths to desist from joining a protest that undermines the relative peace in the State. We also urge our people to protect their communities from elements seeking to cause pandemonium.”

For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to Plateaureports.com.

RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular