Deji Adeyanju also urged President Tinubu to reconsider bringing back the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP)
By Kehinde Okeowo
Human rights activist and social media influencer, Deji Adeyanju has said Nigeria is sitting on a “time bomb” that can result into a revolution soon.
He made this known in a recent statement made available to the pressmen, where he also urged President Bola to reconsider bringing back the suspended National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP).
Tinubu stopped all the programmes
administered by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) over alleged financial fraud by its Chief Executive Officer, Halima Shehu.
Deji Adeyanju, speaking on the suspension, advised the president to partner with churches, mosques, and traditional rulers in a bid to reduce corruption in the NSIP.
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According to him: “By doing so, the government can mitigate the risk of political interference and ensure that funds are utilized transparently and efficiently, reaching the intended beneficiaries.
“It is imperative to recognize that Nigeria is currently sitting on a time bomb of hardships, banditry, insecurity, and kidnapping. The cumulative effect of these challenges has pushed our nation to the brink.
“If urgent measures are not taken to cushion the effects of this hardship, we fear that mass protests may erupt across the country, potentially leading to a serious revolution.
“We must acknowledge that there is a limit to what the people can endure. If President Tinubu genuinely cares about the well-being of the citizens and seeks to alleviate their suffering, it is important that he reinstates the suspended programmes that can provide much-needed support to ordinary citizens and the vulnerable.”
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