From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina
A non-governmental organization, Muryar Talaka Awareness Initiative has urged youth, organised labour and other organisations to shun planned nationwide protests.
The National Secretary of the NGO, Comrade Dauda Bishir at a news conference in Katsina State said dialogue with Government was the best option to address grievances.
Dauda explained that the protesters would be hijacked by hoodlums and other unpatriotic Nigerians to cause tension and opportunity to loot the properties of Innocent citizens.
He said experience showed that protests in some African countries have plunged the countries into war and brought hunger and economic instability.
“We want to draw the attention of those sponsoring the proposed planned nationwide protest to shelve the idea due to its negative consequences,” he said.
Dauda further opined that protest is not an option to settle grievances, but dialogue with the Government will create understanding and move the nation forward.
He said the NGO has resolved not to join the protest for the interest of the nation.