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As Nigerians yearn for better standard of living amidst growing economic hardship, All Progressive Congress (APC) and candidate for Kano Central Senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections, Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, has urged political appointees of the Federal Government to connect with their constituencies instead of staying in Abuja.
He said “there seems to be a disconnect between politicians and their people 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 that they are representing the policies and programmes of government.
“They need to sensitize their people on steps the 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 administration, 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 grass 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, stay with the people and let them understand what the government is doing.
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 notes that with the large size of President Tinubu’s cabinet, Nigerians ought to be well informed of his programmes, adding that “ministers and aides ought to be an ambassador of the renewed hope agenda to their people back home.”
“This is a president who has thought it wise to appoint Senior Special Assistants on Community Engagement across all the geo-political zones, and that tells you how he is willing to connect with Nigerians, listen to them and work towards making life better for citizens.
“When you are given an appointment it is not only for yourself, it is for your constituency, it is for you to fruitfully engage the people of your local government and your state.
“I think this government is trying in terms of its policies, creating all the necessary measures to r duce the hardship, but the people need to be carried along.
“But the disconnection cannot be bridged when the representatives of the people remain in Abuja and move to London or America the next day, they must engage their people all the time,” he added.
