Civil Societies Coalition, in Osun State, has threatened to organise a massive protest if the Federal Government fails to better the lives of the citizens within one week.
While reacting, following the recent petrol subsidy removal, naira float and other reforms of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, the group, in an issued statement on Thursday, signed by its Chairman, Waheed Lawal, recommended a pause in interest rate hikes to relieve the pressures on economic agents.
The group urged the Government to implement fiscal measures such as reducing/removing the tax on basic food items to protect the most vulnerable as well as spur demand side growth.
OCSC also implored the government to hasten the provision of the anticipated palliatives to lessen the impact of the rising trend in prices on economic agents.
The civil society’s coalitions, however, stated that they would lead mass of the people out on the streets for a protest if the Government fails to resolve all issues within one week.
“We appeal to our people to remain calm and resilient with hope that these pains shall bring forth joy and Nigeria shall rise again”, the CSO stated.
