Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged Nigerians to reconsider their planned 10-day nationwide protest, advocating instead for prayer and patience.
Jatau stated that prayer is a fundamental solution to problems and called for support for the government’s efforts.
“Prayer is key and a solution to every problem, and every leader needs the prayers and support of their people to succeed,” he said.
In a recent statement, Jatau, who represents Kokona West Constituency, argued that while the government is implementing policies and programs to improve living standards, more time is needed to see tangible results.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by Nigerians but emphasized that both short and long-term measures are being taken to address them.
“The problems are surmountable with both short and long-term measures.
“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and our Governor of Nasarawa State, Engineer A. A. Sule, are actively rolling out various intervention programs to address hunger and hardship in the land,” Jatau stated.
The Speaker appealed to citizens to support the government through prayer rather than protest, asserting that leaders need the prayers and support of their people to succeed.
He also called for calm, particularly among the youth, advising them against taking the law into their own hands and urging security agencies to protect lives and property.
“I advise stakeholders—political, religious, and traditional—to join hands with the government to address the challenges facing the country,” Jatau added.
He urged the public to reconsider the planned hunger protest scheduled to begin on August 1, warning of potential negative repercussions.
Jatau reassured the public of the Assembly’s commitment to passing laws and making resolutions to improve the living standards of Nasarawa State residents.
“The 7th Assembly, under my leadership, is ready to provide all necessary support to address the hardship and other challenges facing society. We will do what is humanly possible to improve the standard of living of our people,” he promised.
