Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria lost over N300 billion due to the #EndBadGovernance protests that swept across the country in August.
Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima detailed that the losses mainly impacted private property and businesses.
During the address, Shettima acknowledged that despite “incontrovertible digital video and photographic evidence” against the minors involved in the protests, Chief Bola Tinubu ordered their release as an act of compassion.
Shettima highlighted Tinubu’s directive as part of the president’s commitment to guiding the younger generation towards positive contributions to the nation.
He stated, “Despite incontrovertible digital video and photographic evidence of the perpetration and actions some of which were uploaded by the actors themselves, the president as the father of the nation gave these young men another chance at becoming responsible citizens who will make a positive impact, in a drive for a better Nigeria.
“I would like to admonish you, young men not allow yourselves to be used to perpetrate violence and destroy public and private property. Over N300 billion was lost in the protests, consisting mainly private property and loss of business.”
He also called on governors and other public office holders to rehabilitate the minors and make them useful members of the society.
“I will urge our governors and our elected representatives here, that cuts across political divide, what binds us together as citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria supersedes whatever divides.”
“I will call our two governors and our representatives into a single cause, and ensure that these subjects are rehabilitated and reintegrated to the fabric of our communities,” he added.
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