A coalition of over 70 human rights organisations under the aegis of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has raised concern over the state of the nation, especially on the exchange rates and the deregulation of the petroleum sector.
The organisations said the policies had come at high costs to Nigerians, adding that there were no clear intervention programmes by the government to address the concomitant hardships.
The NCSSR in a statement obtained by The PUNCH on Wednesday evening said these policies “have induced on citizens almost two months since initiation, further worsening inequality and poverty conditions in the country.”
The statement signed by its conveners, Y.Z Ya’u, Mimidoo Achakpa, and Franklin Oloniju also called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint individuals with impeccable character and fitting competencies to steer the country out of the current state of the economy.
The statement reads in part, “Situation Room is urging President Bola Tinubu to appoint individuals with impeccable character and fitting competencies to stir the country out of the current state of the economy.
“President Bola Tinubu was involved in human rights campaigns and the struggle for democracy during the military era. Having attained the Office of the President, he must abide by the oath of office he took to protect the rights of every private citizen and not allow institutions under him to go rogue.
“Members of the National Assembly on their part should show that they are representatives of the people by protecting their rights and representing their interests. They are required to speak and intervene on hardship that their constituents are suffering. Additionally, federal lawmakers would need to publicly indicate interest to cut down their costs and truly follow through.
“Lastly, Situation Room calls on Nigerian citizens to put their State Governors to task and demand accountability for their actions or inactions regarding the State of the Nation. Each citizen has certain responsibilities and obligations that relate to active participation in society and holding the government accountable at all levels. In the end, it is our collective vigilance and action that will make any government to be responsive to our plights.”
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