From KABIR Dankatsina
Youths in hundreds, including students on Sunday stormed Government House, Birnin Kebbi and vehemently rejected the planned nationwide protests.
The peaceful protestors said that they have dissociated themselves from the planned protests as it will be a bad omen for the sustainable peace, unity and socio-economic prosperity of the country.
The youth groups and students chanting ‘ Sai Kaura Gwandu, Sai Tinubu ‘ , ” We don’t want Protest ‘ marched through major streets in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State Capital to Government House where Governor Nasir Idris addressed them..
Addressing them, an elated Kebbi State Govenror, Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwnadu commended the youths for treading the path of peace and dialogue.
“I am happy that our able, indrfatigable and vibrant youths have steered clear from the obnoxious planned protests.” Governor Idris said.
“It is not certainly in our character to engage in such show of shame and ungratefulness, ” he added.
The Governor also acknowledged that the three tiers of government were trying their best to execute projects to better Nigeria.
He urged the youths to sustain their patriotism, prayers and patience while appealing to them not to mortgage their future by allowing some dastardly elements to use them to forment trouble.
Also speaking, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu acknowledged the credible leadership and good governance of the APC leader in the state, saying Dr. Idris, a veteran labour leader and core educationist has not disappointed them.
The Minister commended the Governor for cultivating and nurturing a robust synergy with the Federal Government, saying,”this is attracting many good things to the state.”
The leader of the youths, Muhammad Adamu said they are strongly opposed to the planned protests, as they are law-abiding and patriotic.
Adamu added that their stand was in recognition of the giant strides recorded by the Kauran Gwandu administration in various sectors of the economy such as Education, Health,Agriculture and Security among others.
He reiterated their loyalty to the Kauran Gwandu-led administration in the state and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The rally featured a diverse range of participants, including people living with disabilities, women’s groups, the State Wing of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), vigilantes, keke napep riders, and commercial motorcyclists.
