Show more understanding of Nigerians’ difficulties – NIS ex-officer tells politicians
By Lydia Ngwakwe
Lagos, June 12, 2024 (NAN) Mr Olumide Adewebi, immediate past Vice-President (International), Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, on Wednesday urged public office holders to show more understanding of the difficulties faced by the Nigerian masses.
Adewebi said that some public office holders were out of touch with the everyday struggles of the masses they represented or appointed to serve.
He spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos in reaction to President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech.
NAN reports that Nigeria’s Democracy Day is now celebrated on June 12 to remember the sacrifices of the winner of the 1993 Presidential Election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola.
It used to be celebrated on May 29 annually, but was moved to June 12 by the administration of retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.
He said, ” I had hoped that at such a time, we would be reeling out a litany of victories regarding the economy, education, agriculture and, of course, security.
“While I will not discount the efforts made in these directions, I will not beat my chest to say the common man has fared better.
“The president speech was full of heartfelt history of the struggle for democracy, and adequately praised the living and dead heroes of that struggle.
“It also perfectly encouraged us all to continue on this road, but I dare say the only class of Nigerians that seem to have made significant progress in this 25-year journey are those in the political class.
He said that adequate understanding of the struggles of the masses would make public office holders to do more to achieve a better tomorrow for the citizens.
He also said that the masses had a role to play to make Nigeria great, adding that the country’s development was a collective responsibility. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Ijeoma Popoola
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