Middle Belt Youth Leaders Urge Young People to Avoid Nationwide Protest

In a stark warning, Middle Belt youth leaders and ethnic leaders have advised young people in the zone to steer clear of a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, 2024. The protest, which is aimed at drawing the government’s attention to the country’s economic hardships, is allegedly being orchestrated by “faceless groups of individuals” who are willing to go to any length to create chaos and destroy lives.

According to a statement signed by Nasiru Jagaba, Middle Belt Youth Leader, and over 200 others, the youth leaders believe that the current economic situation is an inherited challenge that should not be resolved at the expense of Middle Beltans. They assert that the protest is not motivated by altruism, but rather by selfish ambition.

The statement highlights concerns that paid thugs and criminals have been armed to cause unrest and destroy lives and property. In light of this, the youth leaders are urging all Middlebeltans to remain calm and avoid the protest, which they believe will destabilize the region’s peace.

Instead, the youth leaders propose exploring alternative methods to communicate their thoughts on the current economic challenges. They are calling on the government to focus on crafting sustainable ideas that can improve the lives of Nigerians across the country, rather than succumbing to destructive means.

The leaders are also urging the President to address the security concerns of the Middle Belt region, where militia groups have been responsible for numerous massacres in rural areas. They emphasize the importance of equitable treatment of all ethnic nationalities, particularly the Middle Belt, and express their commitment to supporting the recovery of Nigeria.

In conclusion, the Middle Belt youth leaders are firmly opposed to the planned nationwide protest and are instead advocating for peaceful and constructive means to address the country’s economic woes.