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Buhari Seeks Traditional Rulers' Support to Pacify #EndSARS Protesters

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President Muhammadu Buhari has enlisted the support of traditional rulers nationwide to assist his administration in pacifying the protesting youths, saying he has heard their cries and is attending to their concerns. The president made this appeal yesterday when he received a delegation of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, at the State House in Abuja. Buhari also mandated his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, to lead senior government officials to various parts of the country to engage stakeholders as part of the efforts to address the concerns raised by #EndSARS protesters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 36 states' governors have agreed to engage traditional rulers, religious leaders, and civil society organizations to support security personnel to reduce restiveness among the youth.
  • The governors have resolved to adapt the guidelines to be developed by the National Economic Council (NEC) sub-committee to reduce restiveness among young people.
  • Buhari has requested the support of traditional rulers to help amplify the message and ensure that the response of the federal government is targeted and impactful.
  • The president has acknowledged the important role of the monarchs in maintaining peace and security in the country and expressed delight at their visit.
  • The governors have received updates and presentations from the Chairman of the Northern Governors' Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Hon. Simon Lalong, and the Governor of Sokoto State, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on steps taken to address the fallout of the #EndSARS protests.
  • The governors have resolved to partner with the Nigerian Stock Exchange to organize a virtual event on the 17th of November 2020 to brief the public on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the infrastructure financing space.
  • Buhari has admitted that the country is facing numerous challenges, including insecurity concerns, youth unemployment, job creation, and preparing for a transition into a digital economy.

Statistics:

  • 36 states' governors agreed to engage traditional rulers, religious leaders, and civil society organizations to support security personnel.
  • The governors have resolved to adapt the guidelines to be developed by the National Economic Council (NEC) sub-committee to reduce restiveness among young people.
  • The president has enlisted the support of traditional rulers nationwide to assist his administration in pacifying the protesting youths.
  • The 36 states' governors have received updates and presentations from the Chairman of the Northern Governors' Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Hon. Simon Lalong, and the Governor of Sokoto State, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on steps taken to address the fallout of the #EndSARS protests.

Sources:

  • "Dispatches Gambari, others to states -Govs move against restiveness, seek support for security personnel" by Chuks Okocha and Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja, published in This Day, November 2020.
  • Communiqué signed by the Chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, published in This Day, November 2020.

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