A political pressure group known as North East Collation of Tinubu/Kashim (Support Groups), on Wednesday, condemned the ongoing nationwide protest against bad governance tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria which has now gone violent.
Addressing journalists immediately after a townhall meeting with youths and students on the dangers of violent protests, the coalition called for nationwide prayers and dialogue.
Hon Yazid Inuwa, Bauchi DG, Northeast Collation of Tinubu/Kashim Support Groups stated that, “The lingering nationwide protests that are accompanied by violence across some Northeastern states have raised a serious concern to the North-East Coalition of Tinubu/Kashim Support Groups.
“On this backdrop, the leadership of this group deems it incumbent to come up with a townhall meeting to sensitise the youths and students on the imminent dangers of engaging in violent protests.
“And, basically, to highlight the incumbent need for a national dialogue, and fervent prayers, as best solution to immediate problems.
“The platform found some prominent sons of the soil as worthy ambassadors of the zone, that can lead the Youths and students through dialogue and prayer seasons.
“This medium servers as preferable juncture to award these distinguished personalities for their selfless services in various fields of human endeavors.”
The coalition called on youths and students not to allow themselves to be used as tools of destruction by some it described as bad politicians who are bent on destroying the present APC administration led by President Ahmed Tinubu.
Yazid Inuwa added, “These prominent sons of Bauchi state that deserves these meritorious service awards are: Prof. Dr. Ali Pate, Minister of Health and Social Welfare to be awarded with the meritorious award for his ‘Healthcare and Social Service’ delivery to the nation.”
Also recognised is Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs who received the Icon of Hope’ award for championing the course of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The coalition also recognised Malam Musa Umar Yashi, Executive Director, Humanitarian Affairs, North-East Development Commission (NEDC) for his humanitarian service delivery across the Six Northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states.
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