Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has urged President Bola Tinubu to inform the nation about the measures he is implementing to alleviate the economic hardship in Nigeria ahead of the planned August 1 National protest.
In a video posted on her Instagram page on Tuesday, July 30, Nkechi appealed to the President to share his plans for reducing the cost of living in Nigeria.
The actress emphasized that if the President wishes to prevent the protest, he needs to address Nigerians publicly, providing reassurance about his plans to end the “sufferings in the land.”
"This message is for his excellency, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All protocols duly observed. Sir, I understand you do not want a protest in Nigeria, but all you need to do as our President is to come on national TV and address us and tell us the measures you are taking to restore food prices to normal." Nkechi Blessing Sunday addressed the President with formality and respect, highlighting the urgent need for clear communication regarding the government's strategies to tackle the rising cost of food and other essentials.
She added, "A lot of people are complaining. There is hunger in the land, and as a president to his citizens, we need to hear from you so that everyone can calm down. The sole reason for this protest is for people to voice their complaints and find solutions." Here, she underlined the widespread dissatisfaction among Nigerians, pointing out that the protest's primary goal is to provide a platform for citizens to express their grievances and seek resolutions.
"It is a good thing that the government is seeing the plan for the protest because the main reason is to talk about how tired we are about things going haywire," the actress continued. By acknowledging the government's awareness of the protest plans, Nkechi stressed the importance of addressing the underlying issues causing unrest and frustration among the populace.
She further stated, "So what are the plans you people are putting in place to listen to our plea? Because it’s now affecting the rich and the poor. I am not even in the rich category anymore, I’m now one of the poor masses." This statement highlighted the pervasive impact of the economic challenges, affecting all segments of society, including herself, and emphasized the necessity for the government to respond to the citizens' pleas.
"Please sir, instead of trying to sabotage what they are trying to do, you have seen the reason for the protest. What are the measures you are taking to provide a solution? That is the question now. With all due respect sir, I’m not trying to be disrespectful but what are the measures? Come to us, tell us. Talk to us like your children." Nkechi concluded with a respectful yet firm plea for transparency and direct communication from the President, urging him to address the nation and outline the steps being taken to resolve the economic difficulties, treating the citizens with the care and concern of a leader towards his people.
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