Hunger: Protesters Lack The Fear Of God, No Respect For Authority – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the northern region of Nigeria has endured poverty, corruption, and inadequate leadership for far too long, leading to the emergence of a new generation that lacks fear of God and respect for the country’s laws.
Following protests against hunger organised by the youth nationwide, the Vice President emphasised the urgent need for a complete and comprehensive overhaul in Nigeria.
He also highlighted that the accumulation of numerous problems in the country has resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of property.
According to him, “In the last two weeks, the country has gone through difficult times mostly led by the youth, young people who are angry because they are hungry, young people who are angry because they do not see any prospects in becoming better than they are, young people who think the government does not care about them, young people who have no respect for any authority in this country because they think every authority has let them down.
“Young people who are not afraid of hunger, not afraid of their parents, they are not afraid of the police, the army or anybody because they believe this country belongs to those who can drag and run, young Nigerians believe Nigeria is free for all. We created this situation, generations like ours, but we did not inherit it. The people who built Nigeria before our lives worked very hard, made sacrifices, and tried to build a country through honesty and hard work.”
Credit: Prince Epeni B Donokoromor
