Popular Nigeria celebrated musician, Dr. Bongos Ikwue has made his mind known on the just concluded nationwide protest.

He said that the Nigerian government should not ignore the cries and demands of the protesters, but should take it into consideration and work towards achieving some of the demands.

He said:
“Nigerian leaders should be aware that there is a paradigm shift; modern day Nigerians have evolved to putting their leaders to task – a departure from docility,” he stated, noting that “bad governance is not limited to government but also to our homes, communities, organisations, religious organisations, and associations.”

He further advised the government to accept the protesters, as it is part of their constitutional right in a democratic government.

He said:
“Everyone in position of leadership to address the demands of protesting youths and the silent affected masses including local, state and federal governments should be liberal in accepting both the protesters and their actions as part of the checks-and-balances of democracy.”

He also spoke on the high cost of fuel in the country, foodstuff and security issues, which needs to be addressed urgently by the government, who can map out plans to subsidise the hike in these products for other products.

He said:
“Parts of the solutions suggested to mitigate hardship in the country are reducing the demand for PMS by embracing CNG-powered vehicles, electric vehicles, building of recharge/filling stations for these vehicles; affordable mass transit scheme (tricycles inclusive); support to charity shops where foodstuff would be sold at lower prices; enhanced nationwide hi-tech security architecture (particularly of ungoverned areas); meaningful youth empowerment programmes; purposeful leadership training; and concerted visible efforts at stamping out corruption within government and citizens.”