The President of Nationwide Union of Street Transport Employees (NURTW), Alh. Ibikunle Tajudeen Baruwa, has appealed to Nigerians and members of the union throughout the nation to shun the deliberate nationwide protest in opposition to hardship scheduled to start on August 1.
Baruwa urged the organisers of the protest to discover different channels for dialogue and engagement with the federal government within the curiosity of peace and concord.
He made the enchantment in a press release he personally signed and made accessible to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.
He expressed worry and issues that the protest could result in unintended penalties equivalent to escalating tensions and battle, disruption of important companies and financial actions and potential hurt to harmless residents and property.
Baruwa, whereas acknowledging the present financial hardship within the nation, mentioned protest presently will not be the best option to handle the problems.
The assertion learn, “The President of Nationwide Union of Street Transport Employees (NURTW), Alh. Ibikunle Baruwa needs to make use of this medium to enchantment to the organizers of the nationwide protest scheduled to start from August 1st 2024 to kindly rethink their plans and shelve the upcoming protest within the general curiosity of our expensive nation.
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“The President equally directed all members of the union throughout the nation to shun any protest at this crucial interval.
“Whereas we perceive and share the issues of the supposed protesters in regards to the present state of affairs, we consider {that a} protest presently will not be the best option to handle these points.
“We acknowledge the frustrations and grievances which have led to this deliberate protest. Nevertheless, we’re involved that the protest could result in unintended penalties equivalent to ;
Escalating tensions and battle, disruption of important companies and financial actions and potential hurt to Harmless residents and property.
“We’re as an alternative proposing exploring different channels for dialogue and engagement with the federal government, equivalent to: Constructive discussions and negotiations, collaborative problem-solving initiatives and peaceable and respectful advocacy campaigns.
“We sincerely consider that these approaches can result in extra significant and sustainable options. We subsequently urge all Nigerians to prioritize peace, unity, and progress, contemplating the truth that President Tinubu has promised to deal with all of the challenges listed by the organizers of the proposed protest.”
