The Young Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (YEN) has called on youths to dialogue with the federal government to address their grievances rather than engage in mass protest.
The Chairman of YEN, Chris Kohol, made the statement while speaking with Newsmen yesterday in Abuja.
He said the frustrations and concerns that have led to the call for action are understandable. It is pertinent to reconsider and shelve the protest for national interest and support Tinubu’s economic reforms to tackle the country’s current challenges.
Kohol said, “Experience has indicated that protests cannot solve social and economic problems because Nigeria’s saboteurs are now exploiting genuine concerns to further their evil interest by destabilising the economy, polity, national unity and stability.
He added, “billions of naira are lost, lives and properties are destroyed hence, setting the country back.
“I am with the people, and I understand the frustrations and concerns that have led to this call for action. However, I urge you all to reconsider and shelve this protest for the national interest—as Nigeria’s saboteurs are now exploiting our genuine concerns to further their evil interest by destabilising our economy, polity, national unity, and national stability.
He stressed that the protest would lead to chaos, economic sabotage, and wanton destruction of lives and properties, which is not in our best national interest for now.
Koho said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is underway to reform our economy and tackle the economic challenges confronting us as a nation. He has been in office for barely fourteen months (14). As much as we are keen on instant change in the course of things in the nation, especially our standard of living, we also have to consider the long-term benefits of the President’s economic reforms across many sectors of our economy.”
He also urged the youth to channel their energies into building innovative solutions, creating jobs, and driving growth through dialogue with the government and constructive feedback that can drive positive economic change.
