Some Gombe citizens have called for concrete actions to prevent governors from monopolizing the Federal Government’s recommended remedies to lessen the impact of the elimination of petroleum subsidies.
A cross-section of the people told NAN the action was essential to make sure the palliatives reached the targeted population as they responded to President Bola Tinubu’s national broadcast.
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They cautioned state governors against monopolizing palliative care in order to prevent another instance of the COVID-19 recovery packages and other social support programs being implemented poorly.
The federal government should enlist other stakeholders to guarantee a fair and equal distribution of the palliatives, retired woman Mrs. Naomi Bitrus urged.
The FG’s palliatives were deemed “good” by Bitrus, who also noted that the initiative’s implementation will determine its success.
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“Widows and people with physical disabilities do not profit from the past palliatives since they were politicized or hijacked during the implementation stage.
“Governors alone should not be in charge of the palliative’s implementation,” she argued.
Additionally, Yusuf Ibrahim, Chairman of the Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Gombe State, claimed that the initiative’s goals would be derailed by the inadequate application of the palliatives.
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He declared: “Leaving implementation solely in the control of governors would be detrimental since they might distribute the palliatives based on political parties.
“Many of the federal government’s good plans had been improperly carried out in the past; if the government would channel resources or palliatives, let it be done so with the involvement of numerous stakeholders.
“The process should incorporate the private sector, trade unions, community and religious leaders, civil society organizations (CSO), and other stakeholders.
“IDPs and other vulnerable groups will be protected by this.”
An observer from Dutse named Ahmad Balarabe expressed hope that the palliatives will lessen the impact of the loss of fuel subsidies as well as enhance the social and economic well-being of the populace.
Nura Salisu, a different local, praised Tinibu’s ambitions to enhance the manufacturing sector in order to raise its capacity, create jobs, and increase productivity.
He also praised the president for giving money to 75 businesses that had a tremendous chance to start long-term economic growth.
“President Tinubu pledged to invest N75 billion on such project between July 2023 and March 2024.
This is a positive step, Salisu said, as each of the 75 manufacturing companies will have access to a N1 billion facility at a rate of 9% annually, with maximum payback terms of 60 months for long-term loans and 12 months for working capital.Y
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