The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has blamed the Federal Government’s policies for the hardship currently being faced by Nigerians. The Governor made this statement on Sunday, while reacting to the recent hunger protests in the state.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to punch news report he said, the hardship in the country is a direct result of the policies implemented by the Federal Government over the past year.
He pointed out that these policies have led to astronomic high food prices, high transportation costs, galloping inflation, and loss of operating capital by small business owners across the country.
The Governor’s statement was made in response to the recent hunger protests that took place in Edo State. The protesters, who were mainly from the Christian community, held a church service on the street to draw attention to their plight.
Governor Obaseki’s administration has been implementing several people-oriented programs aimed at reducing the suffering of Edo people.
In his statement, Governor Obaseki emphasized that his government has taken several actions within its constitutional authority to reduce the suffering and hardship of its people.
He highlighted some of the initiatives taken by his administration, including raising the minimum wage for workers to N70,000 to boost their purchasing power, introducing a free transport scheme along the routes operated by the Edo City Transport Service, extending free Wi-Fi services to public spaces to help citizens telecommute, and kick-starting a state-wide feeding for the vulnerable implemented in partnership with Christians and Muslim institutions.
The Governor’s statement reads: “The protest is obviously the result of the difficult living conditions which Nigerians have had to endure particularly over the last one year, arising from various policies that have been implemented by the Federal Government.
These policies have taken a severe toll on citizens who have had to endure astronomic high food prices, high transportation costs, galloping inflation and loss of operating capital by small business owners across the country.”
His administration has been praised for its efforts to alleviate the suffering of its people. The Governor’s commitment to people-oriented programs has endeared him to many citizens of Edo State.
However, critics argue that more needs to be done to address the root causes of poverty and hardship in the state.
The hunger protests in Edo State are a testament to the widespread suffering being faced by many Nigerians. The protests are not limited to Edo State alone, as similar protests have been reported in other parts of the country.
The Federal Government’s response to these protests has been criticized as inadequate, with many calling for more concrete actions to address the economic challenges facing the country
