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00:00The Nigerian President Bola Tinebu has told protesters to stop if they want the chance
00:05to dialogue with the government over the cost of living crisis. It's his first public comment
00:11since citizens took to the streets last week to protest policies getting rid of petrol and
00:16electricity subsidies. Rights group Amnesty International says security forces have killed
00:22at least 13 protesters, which is a figure that the police denies. Let's hear some of Tinebu's speech.
00:30My dear Nigerians, especially our youths, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain
00:41and the frustration that drive these protests and I want to assure you that our government
00:49is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens. But we must not let
00:57violence and destruction tear our nation apart.