A coalition of Civil Society group has ordered Nigerian citizens to stand together and know their rights, tasking them to shun all kinds of crimes especially the urge to travel abroad for greener pasture.
The group further demanded that Federal government should restore dignity of its citizens and ensure justice for all, provide conducive working environment and capacity building for the teeming youth population so as to make this country a better place to live in.
This was disclosed by the Executive Director, Citizens of Impact Foundation Daniel Seun Olatunde Friday in Abuja while leading a protest of the coalition which began at the Unity Fountain, with the theme: “Respect for human dignity and social justice.”
Olatunde said that most Nigerians have lost faith in the country, adding that there is a lot ifo mistrust on the leaders because their long period of deception which has led many innocent youths to prefer the hazards of crossing over to Europe as illegal migrants than remain in the country.
Addressing the protesters, Olatunde said that when human dignity is respected, an individual or group feels self-worth, hence there is physical and psychological integrity and self fulfilment.
He said that when individuals and groups are marginalized, ignored, or devalued, it leads to low self esteem, calling on government to recognize the full place of all individual and groups within Nigeria society.
“We believe each and every being deserves to live a dignified life. We believe that every individual can make a contribution to ensure that people live with dignity.
“No one deserves to be mistreated due to gender race, ethnicity, creed, ability or orientation.
“We stand together with all community group to say no to discrimination and yes to inclusion.”
“It is only Nigerians that can build Nigeria. We are creating this awareness that citizens must stand up to make this country a better place.” He stated.
Olatunde also explained that Nigerian citizens are hungry, insisting that this is not the time for government to come and ask for $1billion to spend on Boko Haram insurgency which they earlier claimed, has been technically when people have no food on their table.
The protest leader added that citizens should take their place in Nigeria as co-owners of the country.
The protest was attended by teaming Nigerians from various Civil Society groups and musical interlude electrified the event.
Myke Uzendu and Oluchi Okoroafor, Abuja
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