The Special Adviser to the President on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, has accused cabals and enemies of Nigeria of masterminding the planned protests against the federal government.
He asserted that these groups oppose President Tinubu’s innovative policies and youth-inclusive government.
Asefon made these remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during a town hall meeting addressing the proposed protest.
According to him, “They are used to a system where ministers are appointed based on age, but President Tinubu has come to change that. He has brought in young people and introduced policies that are not in line with their interests.”
Highlighting the administration’s achievements, particularly in the education sector, Asefon stated, “No president has achieved what President Tinubu has done in one year. He has made student loans a reality, resolved the long-standing issue between the federal government and lecturers, and introduced policies that benefit young people.”
Asefon expressed regret over the administration’s failure to effectively communicate these achievements to the public, particularly on campuses.
“I have failed because I couldn’t go to campuses to tell them what our president has been achieving since one year in office. But I’m sure that is the Nigeria many of us have dreamed of,” he said.
Speaking at the same event, the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lucky Emonefe, urged Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu’s government.
He cautioned that the protest if held, could be hijacked and lead to mayhem, and emphasized that the president should endeavor to address the concerns of Nigerian students.
Other stakeholders, including political leaders and civil society organizations (CSOs) present at the gathering, encouraged Nigerians to shelve the protest and embrace dialogue as a means to resolve their grievances.
They reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and order while continuing to engage with the government on issues affecting the nation.
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