By; Sunday Ode, Abuja.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Tuesday gave kudos to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on the way and manner the anti government protests across some states of the federation were handled.
Osinbajo noted that the police under the watch of the IGP were very professional in the handing of the Monday’s protests.
According to the Acting President, in a statement he personally signed, government was ready to engage with Nigerians with a view to receiving the advice despite criticisms.
He equally pointed out that with the current focus on the economy, the recession ravaging the country would soon go away.
The statement read: “I commend the IG and his officers for handling the protests with professionalism and respect for the rights of citizens.
“We are committed to a continuous engagement with our people to explain government policies, receive advice and criticism.
“Cabinet Ministers have gone round 8 States so far holding town hall meetings, the most recent was yesterday in Ilorin. There will be more of such meetings in the other States that are yet to be visited.
“With complete focus on improving the economy every day, the recession will soon be history.”
