We are in society where we
commonly use such words as: Have you heard? Discussion of issues that cannot be
confirmed. This is one of the dominant form of information and these pieces of
information are believable.
These pieces of
information are fueled particularly by the underlying uncertainties and
anxieties that is characteristics of the political environment. Virtually all
organizations at some point in time will contend with the spread of unverified
stories about operations or stability.
In our society today, there
are a lot of misinformation and distortions, which are far from reality. This
is either due to ignorance or outright mischief. It is unfortunate that some
people seem to be unaware of the dire financial situation of the country and
States?
It is doubtful, if these detractors
are oblivious of the commitment of those in leadership to ensure the prudent
management of resources, especially under the present recession to enable
workers get their salaries regularly.
Within the State, often
and again, you hear of how Ika appointees and even community are enjoying,
while other parts of the State are suffering. Even some have gone further to
allege that DESOPADEC funds are being diverted to Asaba Capital Development
Authority. This is all very far from the truth.
It is most unfortunate
that we are in periods of lean resources. In such periods of scarcity, rationality
is relegated to the background, while suspicion, rumours and gossips take
control of the thought process.
Rumours are common among individuals
that find themselves in ambiguous or threatening situations where they have no
control over the outcomes.
Rumour and gossip have gone
way beyond just word of mouth, they have no doubt become powerful means of distorting
the implementation of public policies and programmes.
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