By Pam Moses

A Financial experts and Chairman of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Jos and District Society, Isaac Wadak has advised the Federal Government to take urgent steps towards the recovery of Nigeria’s turbulent economy following the activities of hoodlums who hijacked the peaceful protests by ENDSERS protesters nationwide.

Mr. Wadak in a press statement in Jos, expressed sympathy and condolences to those who lost their loved ones and properties in the melee that succeeded the #Endsars protest.

“The curfew (another form of lockdown) all over the country is going to further compound the fragile economy of the nation which is already moving towards a recession as a result of dwindling oil revenue and Covid-19 lockdown.

“An economy like ours which is high in consumption and low in production am afraid can not stand this negative developments.

“This group have found a place and temporary engagement of their time and energy in the looting, pillaging and destruction(unfortunately).

“What we are experiencing now is a backlash of pent up anger, despair and despondency of the youths made up of students who are home because ASUU is on strike, graduates can’t enrol for NYSC, unemployed and the not too fortunate to get an education.”

Wadak, who is a retired Permanent Secretary with Plateau State Government said there is need for the desired authorities to listen to the youths who are in the better position to explained what they want and good for them and their future.

Wadak advised that government at all levels should involved the youths in decision making process for good governance in the country.

He appealed to the youths to sheathe their anger and engage the authorities in elevated discussions for the betterment of the economy of the country and their future.

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We must work towards recovering Nigerian’s economy-Wadak, financial Experts