Hardship: More CSOs Pull Out Of Nationwide Protests After FERMA MD Agbasi’s Intervention

The Concerned Nigerian Youths for Good Governance has backed out of the ongoing nationwide protests against hardship and hunger in the country, following the intervention of the Managing Director of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi.

At a press briefing in Abuja, the convener of the youth group, Amb. Mahmud Abubakar, acknowledged the difficulties faced by Nigerians, including hunger and high cost of living, but commended President Bola Tinubu for his swift interventions, such as lifting the ban on food imports and removing import duties.

He also praised the Federal Ministry of Works and FERMA, led by Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, for their efforts in road construction and rehabilitation, which have created jobs for youths, highlighting the recent approved student loan scheme, agricultural initiatives, financial autonomy granted to local government councils in the country, and the approval of a new minimum wage for workers as reasons to give the government more time to deliver.

The group appealed to their members to remain calm and engage in dialogue, citing the proactiveness of some government appointees, including Engr. Agbasi, who have demonstrated commitment to youth empowerment and community development.

They also emphasised that President Tinubu-led administration has made significant progress in addressing the country’s challenges and, therefore, deserve more time to deliver on its promises.