Tinubu’s aide, Nweze applauds S-East youths for shunning hunger protests

By Uchenna Okeh

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South East, Mrs. Chioma Nweze on Tuesday commended the youths of the region, especially in Ebonyi state for shunning participation in the ongoing nationwide ‘end bad governance/ hunger’ protest.

She made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State.

The senior special assistant to the President, Nweze noted further that shunning participation in the hunger protests is a show of great wisdom and decision to maintain peace and stability in the southeast region.

The statement reads in part: “I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all Ebonyians and the good people of the South East for your wisdom and restraint in not joining the ongoing nationwide protests in Nigeria.

“Your decision to maintain peace and stability in our region is commendable, and I acknowledge the efforts of community leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders who have worked tirelessly to promote calm and understanding, and more importantly the cooperation of our young people in shunning the protest despite knowing they were not insulated from the harsh economic realities plaguing the country and continent.

“Your choice to prioritize dialogue and constructive engagement over confrontation is a testament to the values of peace, unity, and progress that have always defined our people.

“Thank you for being a shining example of responsible citizenship and for contributing to a more harmonious and stable Nigeria. Mr President has heard the young people loudly and clearly and many more goodies would be rolled out in the coming months to complement ongoing efforts.

“May your wisdom and foresight continue to guide us all towards a brighter future” she stressed.