Osinbajo also praised the police for their professional handling of the protests held across the country on Monday, February 6.
Nigeria’s acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has assured citizens that the current economic crisis would soon be a thing of the past.
Osinbajo also praised the police for their professional handling of the protests held across the country on Monday, February 6.
The acting president made the comments via a statement released on Tuesday, February 7.
The statement reads:
“I commend the IG and his officers for handling the protests with professionalism and respect for the rights of citizens.”
“We are committed to a continuous engagement with our people to explain government policies, receive advice and criticism.
“Cabinet Ministers have gone round 8 States so far holding town hall meetings, the most recent was yesterday in Ilorin. There will be more of such meetings in the other States that are yet to be visited.
“With complete focus on improving the economy every day, the recession will soon be history.”
Hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets on Monday to protest government policies which are causing hardship for Nigerians.
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Osinbajo had issued an earlier response to the protests saying that the government hears the protesters “loud and clear.”
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