Kayode Ojo applauds Ekiti residents for peaceful demonstration, safeguarding economic growth

By Samuel Ogunsona

August 2, 2024

The Chairman of the Governing Board of Ekiti Federal University, Fuoye, Engineer Kayode Ojo, has lauded Ekiti residents for the mature manner in handling the ongoing nationwide protests.

Engr. Ojo praises the people of Ekiti for avoiding destructive protests that could hinder the progress of the state economic

In a statement released by his media aide, Deji Aiyelabowo, made available to The YorubaTimes, TYT, appreciate Ekiti people for trusting on President Bola Tinubu to set the country on the path of progress and economic recovery for the benefit of all.

According to him, “No doubt, that the times are tough as a result of the unavoidable decisions of the government which were aimed at restoring the nation’s lost glory”

He said all that the people needed to see a better Nigeris is exercising more patience for the decisions of government to achieve the set goal in order for everyone to see a greater and better Nigeria.

Engineer Ojo who stated that protesting against some unfriendly decisions of government is a constitutional rights of the citizenry reminded the people that destruction of public assets cannot achieve the objective of building a country of our dream but rather, plung the nation into unnecessary economic mess.

He urged all Nigerians irrespective of their States of residence to embrace peace and emulate the Ekiti State example in the prosecution of the organised nationwide protest for Nigeria to attain greatness and take her rightful position in the comity of nations.

Speaking on the recent
Supreme Court verdict on Local government autonomy, Kayode Ojo believed that the verdict will now bring government to the grassroots for unhindered development and urged the people to ensure that the objective of the verdict is religiously promoted to change the fortune of the people at the grassroots for their better tomorrow.