Mr. Aminu Mu’azu-Maifata
By Muhammed Ogwu, Lafia1
The National President of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr. Aminu Mu’azu-Maifata, has urged council chairmen across the country not to support the ongoing hunger protests across the nation.
Briefing journalists on the current situation at a press conference in Lafia, the state capital, the President of ALGON, Mr. Mu’azu-Maifata, explained that the association had decided not to support the protests because they believe that the Federal government under President Tinubu has a big plans for Nigerians.
His words, “The ALGON as the true representatives of the various 774 LGAs across the country, call on the entire people of our dear country who are residents of these areas to shun any form of protest, and embrace dialogue and peace.
“To all the Council Chairmen, we are aware of the numerous polices and programmes rolled out by the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu with a view to chatting new course and attract economic prosperity to our people.
“Some of these programmes include the provision of free farming inputs, provision of investment loans at single-digit interest rates, students loans, and the recent Local Government autonomy which would restore the capacity, dignity and ability of Local Government Councils to carryout their constitutional responsibilities by providing basis and necessary services to the people at the grassroots.”
Mr. Mu’azu-Maifata, who is also the chairman of Lafia local government area of the state urged members of ALGON to exercise patience with the FG on the implementation of the Local Government autonomy which was recently approved by the supreme court, adding that the President was keen on ensuring that the 774 LGAs in the country function properly.
According to him, the association was aware of the sufferings and challenges of the masses, but noted that the call for protest would not yield the needed positive outcomes, instead, it could endanger the lives of the citizens.
He continued: “Let us work together towards a more prosperous and equitable Nigeria where Local Government Councils are truly empowered to serve their communities, and we know that only peace can help us to achieve the needed development for our communities.
“Let us not take us back to the dark days of violence and to the dark days of destructions. Let us continue to embrace dialogue for the betterment of our beloved country,” he said.
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