It can’t work – Omokri dismisses NLC protests, suggests ways to end hardship

According to Reno, for the economy to improve, the 36 state
governors should emulate the federal government and pay state workers wage
awards.

He also pointed out the need for Nigerians to patronize
locally made products as a means of strengthening the local currency which has
continued to depreciate against the US dollars.

In a post on his official X handle, Reno said, “It is
counterintuitive to protest in demand of an end to economic hardship.

“Where has such a protest worked? Economic hardship responds
to economic policies, not to protests. You protest against injustice. You work
against economic hardship. Not vice versa. If you want your hardship to end, do
two things.

“First, ask your state government to pay you a wage award,
support the way the Federal Government is paying federal workers ₦35,000 in
addition to their salaries. After all, states are now getting 69% more federal
allocation since the removal of fuel subsidies, and their wage bills have not
increased.

“Then, secondly, #GrowNairaBuyNaija. I am looking at the
clothes the protesters are wearing. Women with Brazilian hair. Men with
imported shirts and shoes. Your clothes are part of the reason you are
suffering”.