According to Punch Newspaper, On Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, provided a detailed explanation regarding the Federal Government’s stance against the planned protests over the economic situation in Nigeria. During his address, he highlighted the government’s concern that certain individuals might exploit these protests to incite unrest.
Idris made these comments during a courtesy visit from the Charismatic Bishop Conference to his office in Abuja. He emphasized that the administration of President Bola Tinubu recognizes the constitutional rights of Nigerians to protest. However, the government is also keen on preventing any potential disruptions to public order or infringements on the rights of others.
The minister reassured that President Tinubu is aware of the legitimate grievances of Nigerians and is actively working on policies to address these issues. He stressed that the administration is committed to finding effective solutions that would bring relief to the populace and mitigate the current economic challenges.
One of the key policies highlighted by Idris involves providing financial support to unemployed graduates from universities and polytechnics. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to offer temporary relief to young Nigerians who have completed their education and mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) but have yet to secure formal employment.
Idris explained that this policy aims to ensure that these graduates receive stipends from the government to support themselves while they seek employment. This measure, he noted, is designed to help young graduates remain financially stable during their job search period, reflecting the administration’s commitment to the welfare of its citizens.
He said: “But beyond that, there is also another new policy that the President has formulated, which will begin to be seen very soon and that is that all young men and women who have finished universities and polytechnics and have certificates and have done their mandatory NYSC and have not been able to get jobs, will have something from the government to keep them afloat until the time they get jobs….Seë_Morë