Enugu youth group annonces withdrawal from nationwide protest

The group Enugu Innovative Youth has declared that, in spite of Nigeria's worsening economic conditions and hunger, it will not take part in any more "destructive protests." 

The group, which is made up of representatives from each of the state's 17 local government areas, pledged to uphold peace and stability in the state during a press conference on Friday in Enugu. 

The group's publicity secretary, Jude Aniagu, emphasised that Enugu State is making tremendous progress under Governor Peter Mbah's administration despite accepting the catastrophic circumstances facing the nation, which include widespread hunger, financial difficulties, and a high debt ratio.

The group urges their colleagues to avoid taking part in the proposed Nationwide Hunger Protest, citing the positive changes and "breath of fresh air" in Enugu State, even if they acknowledge the rationale behind the protest, which is set for August 1–10, 2024.

“We are not oblivious to the possibility of the proposed Nationwide Hunger Protest being hijacked by perpetrators of evil and hoodlums. Hence, the youths in Enugu State must withdraw and distance themselves from the destruction of our common heritage.

“Enugu State is our own and one of the most peaceful and productive states of the federation. We cannot relapse into a state of anarchy and infrastructural deficit, which the nationwide protest will bring.

“Enugu youths must resist any attempt to destroy or deface the aesthetics, beauty, and ambience of Enugu under Gov. Mbah’s excellent and stellar performance in the state.”

The group claimed that thugs intended to use the protest to promote their evil goals of inciting attacks on state youths who were peaceful, and they did not want to lose the lives of Enugu youths in it.

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