The federal government has been urged to implement practical measures to reduce the high cost of living and alleviate the hardship faced by Nigerians.
The Iludemilade one and Oba Yoruba of Byazhin, Kubwa, in the FCT, Dr. Olu Adeoye, made the plea during the Ojude Oba Yoruba 2024 and his tenth year coronation celebration in Abuja.
Dr. Adeoye lamented that the state of the nation’s economy is so harsh that many Nigerians can no longer pay their bills.
“We need to continue praying to Almighty God because things are very difficult in the country. As Nigerians, we need to touch people’s lives, that is what am doing today”
“People are suffering, hungry, the federal government should consider the plight of the masses if not they will turn this country to a battle ground. People with three or four children can no longer feed them, many children can no longer go to school, others can not pay their rents. The hardship is too much, they should please consider the poor masses in the country” Dr. Adeoye stressed.
Dr. Adeoye explained that occasion also created an avenue to celebrate the Yoruba cultural heritage.
‘I am celebrating ten years on the throne.This is my tenth year since I was coronated. I want to use this occasion to appreciate God for what he has done for me and my community” he stated.
“It is a very special programme because all the obas are here to celebrate and rejoice with me over God’s faithfulness. They are very happy with me”.
He further appealed to Nigerians to engage in various ventures adding that though the economy is very hard, they should not relent as crime is not an option.
On his part , Oba Eshe of Oduduwa kingdom Adeyinka Okikioca also lamented on the present economic situation, urging the federal government to make a change in its policies to improve source of livelihoods.
In her remark, the Wife of the Oba, Olori Folashade Adeoye urged the government to review its economic policies to save most families from hunger.
“As women, we want peace and change in the economy so that we can have comfort in our homes. We are pleading with the federal government to come to our aid because the economy is very harsh, most families can nolonger foot their bills, ” Olori Adeoye emphasized.”
Some guests at the event, Mrs Abiola Amirat and Adebayo Ayomide, said the purpose of the occasion is to bring the Yorubas together in love to celebrate their heritage.
“We are praying to God to protect the king so that he will eat the fruits of his labour. The population here is just a reflection of the king’s love for the masses.”
