<h4>Katsina State Acting Governor</h4>
<p><strong><a href="https://openlife.ng/">OpenLife Nigeria</a></strong> reports that the Acting Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Mallam Faruq Lawal Jobe, sues for peaceful dialogue and constitutional means of addressing grievances during his address at the annual &#8220;Yaumush Shukr&#8221; (Day of Thanksgiving) held at the People&#8217;s Square, Katsina.</p>
<p>This is contained in a statement from the Media Directorate of Katsina Government House.</p>
<p>According to the statement, Acting Governor Jobe, in his address, stated, <em><strong>&#8220;I urge our esteemed traditional and religious leaders, civil society organizations, and all citizens to discourage the use of protests as a means of expressing grievances.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“Instead, let us utilize the constitutional channels available for government consideration. </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>&#8220;Parents must remain vigilant and protect their children from being manipulated into causing disunity under the guise of protests.&#8221;</strong></em></p>
<p>Acknowledging the current economic challenges, Jobe added,<em><strong> &#8220;We are acutely aware of the hardships facing not only Katsina but the entire country.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>&#8220;Our government has taken various measures to alleviate citizens&#8217; suffering, including the provision of palliatives and subsidized grains and fertilizers.&#8221;</strong></em></p>
<p>Speaking on the significance of Yaumush Shukr, the Acting Governor explained,<em><strong> &#8220;This annual event allows us to express our gratitude for Allah&#8217;s blessings and renew our prayers for peaceful coexistence in our great state. </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>&#8220;Katsina has a proud legacy of producing eminent personalities who have contributed significantly to our nation&#8217;s growth and development. </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>&#8220;It is for this reason that we conduct special prayer sessions in the state capital and all 34 local government areas every August 1st.&#8221;</strong></em></p>
<p>The event featured prayers led by prominent religious leaders, including the Chief Imam of Katsina Central Mosque, Imam Gambo Mustapha; the Chairman of the State Council of Ulamas, Sheikh Nazir Kofar Baru; representative of Munazzama, <a href="https://realnewsmagazine.net/">Sheikh Hadi Balarabe; Representative of Izala,</a> Sheikh Muhammad Aliyu Baba; representative of Qadriyya Sect, Mohammed Rufa&#8217;i; representative of Fityanul Islam, Mallam Buhari Lawal; Sheikh Ahmed Muhammed Sukairaj and Dr. Ismael Zakariyya Al-Kashnawi among others.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, in a significant move underscoring civic engagement and peaceful dialogue, the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Katsina State has formally dissociated itself from the ongoing nationwide protests.</p>
<p>Instead, the group has chosen to present a comprehensive position paper to the Acting Governor, Malam Faruq Jobe, outlining key areas requiring government attention to alleviate current economic hardships.</p>
<p>During a press briefing following the presentation, Acting Governor Jobe commended the coalition&#8217;s approach, stating, <em><strong>&#8220;Presenting this position paper is the most civilized way to voice concerns rather than taking to the streets. </strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>&#8220;We are pleased to see our civil society organizations leading by example.&#8221;</strong></em></p>
<p>The Acting Governor emphasized the importance of written complaints as the most effective channel for communicating grievances to the government.</p>
<p>He noted that while Thursday&#8217;s protests were relatively peaceful in Katsina compared to some other states, he urged parents to discourage their children from being manipulated by groups seeking to create unrest.</p>
<p>Reaffirming the state administration&#8217;s commitment to addressing security challenges and economic hardships, Malam Jobe expressed appreciation for the role played by traditional and religious leaders, as well as civil society organizations, in discouraging protests.</p>
<p>Abdulrahman Abdullahi Dutsinma, Chairman of the Coalition, presented the position paper, suggesting a return to fuel subsidies as the best option to address inflation and economic hardship.</p>
<p><em><strong>&#8220;Provision of any form of palliative would not effectively address or reduce the high cost of commodities,&#8221;</strong> </em>Dutsinma stated.</p>
<p>Also speaking, Shehu Kofar Soro advocated for an upward review of scholarship allowances to help students with transportation costs.</p>
<p>In furtherance to this, Fatima Sanda who&#8217;s also a member of the coalition of civil society organization called for measures to combat the vandalization of public facilities, particularly the theft of metal objects and copper wires from electrical infrastructure.</p>
<p>The Acting Governor assured the coalition that their recommendations would be given due consideration as the government works towards sustainable solutions to the current challenges facing the state.</p>
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