The FCT Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the issues that led to the nationwide protest.
The president of the association, Charles Ugwuanyi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday.
According to him, the problem that has motivated the protest is hunger, caused by the high cost of food which is severely affecting Nigerians.
“We call on the President to make the economy friendly so that Nigerians can have food on their table,” he said.
He also urged Mr Tinubu to review the security situation in the country, which he said was seriously affected by many factors.
“In recent times, President Tinubu’s desire to rescue the country from so many problems that have beset it has caused serious hardship to Nigerians.
“Despite their efforts, hunger and unbearable conditions in many parts of the country persisted, fueling public discontent.
Article page with promotion of financial support
“The dire economic situation has led many to view protests as a necessary outlet for their frustrations; such action also threatens the country’s national security,” he said.
Mr Ugwuanyi said Nigerians were hungry and the government should take responsibility and come to the rescue of the country.
“The Government must address the main problem of hunger and the cost of food.
“The president should address all these challenges and other economic issues, such as the cost of fuel, which is affecting the people,” Ugwuanyi said.
(YAYA)