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Nigeria at 65: Kaduna residents express hope, others blame hardship on corruption

As Nigerians celebrate 65 years of independent, residents in Kaduna State have expressed mixed feelings about the future of the country. While some are hopeful for a better future, opportunities and more wealth in Nigeria, others see a bleak future as youths who are supposed to be the leaders of a supposed great Nigeria are
Nigeria at 65: Kaduna residents express hope, others blame hardship on corruption

As Nigerians celebrate 65 years of independent, residents in Kaduna State have expressed mixed feelings about the future of the country.

While some are hopeful for a better future, opportunities and more wealth in Nigeria, others see a bleak future as youths who are supposed to be the leaders of a supposed great Nigeria are not given opportunity to do so.

According to Joseph Moses, a political analyst and lecturer at the Federal University Dusema, said Nigerians have at 65 years, where everyone is supposed to reap the benefits of their labour have continued to suffer.

” Our problem in Nigeria is that power is vested in a few hands who continue to rotate this power to themselves. They made themselves and their children demi gods as they do not want others to occupy the seat.

He, however, expressed hope that with the exit of old politicians, Nigerian will rise again.

Also Dr Samson Ofugbe, a retired lecturer at the University of Maiduguri and now a businessman described greed as the bane of the Nigerian society.

“Those in positions of authority continue to occupy the seat of power. Those blessed with money, continue to stock the money for their unborn children, while those alive continue to suffer deprivation, lack among others

According to him, Nigerians are not given the opportunity to elect and monitor their leaders, instead leaders are chosen

Mrs Adoke Francis, a businesswoman in Kaduna, raised hope for Nigerians .

According to her, once there is life, there is hope. She said the future of Nigeria will not be dictated by individuals but by God. “Our lives are in God’s hands. God will never disappoint His children. All we need is patience.

Also speaking to DAILYPOST in Kaduna, Musa Nagode said there was the need to keep faith alive. ” In as much as things are hard today, it will not continue forever. One day, it will change. We only need to pray for our leaders for a positive change of heart and God who turns the heart of a devilish being will one day change their heart for good.

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Aiyedatiwa frustrating LG autonomy, Ondo needs FG’s Intervention – CSO

A civil society organisation, the Ondo Redemption Front, ORF, has expressed concern over local government administration in the state, stressing that the councils were being strangled in the state. According to the group, despite the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that effective governance is enhanced through effective local government administration, the state government
Aiyedatiwa frustrating LG autonomy, Ondo needs FG’s Intervention – CSO

A civil society organisation, the Ondo Redemption Front, ORF, has expressed concern over local government administration in the state, stressing that the councils were being strangled in the state.

According to the group, despite the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that effective governance is enhanced through effective local government administration, the state government has been frustrating the move.

During a press briefing, ORF called on the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation to revisit the implementation of the Supreme Judgement on the Local Government autonomy.

The Chairman of the group, Ayodeji Ologun, emphasised that governance has been reduced to pronouncements and endless political shadowboxing, stating that instead of tackling the state’s pressing challenges, time has been wasted in political feuds.

Emphasising that the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa must wake up and face the sacred trust he has been handed; Ologun stated that true governance demands listening, planning, and acting decisively.

He said, “You will recall that the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation some time ago approached the Supreme Court in order to give life to our local governments.

“The reliefs sought by the Federal Government for our Local Government were granted, and the Honourable Attorney General assured Nigerians and, by extension, the people of Ondo State that our local governments will have an independent way of accessing their funds directly from the federation account for effective local government administration.

While dismissing the allegations as baseless, the state chapter of APC described the position of the group as a desperate attempt to cast aspersions on the image of an elected government.

The ruling party, in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro, stated, “Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration remains resolute in delivering on its electoral mandate with commendable prudence and foresight.

“In relation to local government administration, it is imperative to state that the Aiyedatiwa-led government operates strictly within the legal and constitutional framework guiding the three tiers of government.”

Aiyedatiwa frustrating LG autonomy, Ondo needs FG’s Intervention – CSO