President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to protesters to exercise their right to protest peacefully, without resorting to violence and destabilising the country.
Mr Akpabio’s message comes after the signing of the National Minimum Wage Bill into law, which sets the new minimum wage at N70,000.
Addressing the planned protest, Mr Akpabio warned against allowing themselves to be misled by individuals with political agendas, particularly those who lost out in the 2023 elections, emphasising that the destruction of property would only lead to unnecessary rebuilding costs, diverting funds from development projects.
The President of the Senate acknowledged the country’s challenges, including years of insecurity, but expressed optimism in the current administration’s efforts to address them.
He highlighted measures to ensure food availability and waivers on imports by the Federal Government.
Mr Akpabio urged Nigerian youth to reject anarchy and work towards developing themselves and their communities, rather than engaging in destructive activities.
