21/02/2024
Yesterday at Plenary session, issues bordering on the High cost of living and the hardship being faced by Nigerians and Lagosians was brought to floor of the House.
At this point in time, it is important for the government to come up with and initiate policies that will hit directly on the masses one of which should be the immediate subvention of Transportation ( Rail, BRT, Boats, Public transportation) by reducing the cost of transportation and this should be administered immediately in my opinion.
In the health sector, there is the need to subvent the Ministry of Health and subsidize medical Supplies, medications, hospital service bills especially for the old, aged and pregnant women. The Primary Helath care facilities should be stocked and restocked with medical supplies to cater for the immediate needs of people at the ward level.
Agricultural produce also be subsidized for purchase. Farming equipments and implements such as Ferlilzers , tractors, feeds and so on should be given to serious farmers who need help in increasing their daily produce. These are immediate wins for the government while they prepare for a long term and lasting solutions.
At this point in time I would want to plead with the entire populace in Nigeria most especially the people of Lagos state and ifako Ijaiue in particular to continue to exercise patience with this administration.. Nothing good comes easy and both bad lasts forever.
Nigeria will rise above this hard times..
Adewale Temitope Adedeji, OON