Hardship: Political Appointees Urged To Prioritise Constituents Over Abuja ‘Bubble’

As Nigerians yearn for better standard of living amid growing economic hardship, a stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and candidate for Kano Central Senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections, Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura, has urged political appointees of the Federal Government to often connect with their constituencies instead of staying put in Abuja.

He made the call in a chat with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, adding that “there seem to be a disconnect between the politicians and their people back home, and that is why they do not really appreciate the efforts of President Bola Tinubu-led federal government.”

According to Zaura, these lawmakers, aides and appointees of the federal government are the ones close to the masses and they need to tell people they are representing about policies and programmes of government.

“They need to sensitise their people on steps Mr President is taking to tackle hardship and make life better for Nigerians, but if they remain in Abuja their people will remain uninformed.

“Whether you are elected or appointed in this government, now is the time to go back to your people, do not remain in Abuja; go back to your constituencies, help them and tell them about the policy and agenda of Bola Tinubu on improving their standard of living.

“This is very important, because when people, especially those at the gross root, understand the efforts of government for them, they will be patient and support the government.

“You are given an appointment to help the president, help the nation, so go to your constituency every weekend, sit with the people and let them understand what the government is doing at the top.

They don’t know what is happening in Abuja because not all of them have television, not all of them have money to buy newspapers,” he said.

The Kano State- born philanthropist noted that with the large size of President Tinubu’s cabinet, Nigerians ought to be well informed of his programmes, adding that “every minister and aides ought to be an ambassador of the renewed hope agenda to their people back home.”