The Nigeria Inter-religious Council (NIREC), led by Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar III, along with Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urgently called for an end to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the nation.
This appeal was made on Friday in a joint statement signed by NIREC’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua.
According to Daily Trust, the nationwide protest has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries among protesters.
The statement reads:
“The NIREC is deeply troubled by the current situation in the country. What began as a peaceful protest on Thursday, August 1, 2024, despite numerous appeals for calm, quickly escalated into violence as the day progressed.
“In just a matter of hours, the situation led to the loss of lives and damage to property.”
The organization recognized the widespread hardship in the country but emphasized that civil unrest is not the answer, as it would only worsen the nation’s fragile condition.
They said:
“NIREC urges all Nigerians to end the protest and allow the government an opportunity to make amends.
“Within just one day, there has been significant loss of lives and substantial property damage.
“If this continues for an extended period, the potential for even greater damage is unknown.”
It also called on security agencies to handle their responsibilities with more excellent professionalism.
Additionally, NIREC urged the government to take swift action to address the needs and concerns of the citizens, Premium Times reported.
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