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Critique of State Government's Response to Economic Hardship

The adequacy of the State government and its officials' understanding of palliatives to alleviate economic hardship is questionable. How can the approval for students' bursaries, an annual tradition, be deemed a palliative measure? Is equipping hospitals also considered palliative for economic hardship?

This raises the question of whether this response compares favorably to that of Lagos State.

Residents in the State are expressing dissatisfaction with the inadequate measures taken by the government. They lament the lack of implementation of well-crafted palliative programs. Instead of alleviating the impact of subsidy removal on the populace, these palliatives appear to have worsened the plight of the poverty-stricken masses.

The less privileged are urging Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration to emulate other States that have successfully enacted comprehensive palliative packages.

In response to economic challenges, the Lagos State Government took several measures:

i. Increased civil servants' salaries by 20%.

ii. Raised student bursaries by 12.5%.

iii. Provided palliatives to Lagos residents.

iv. Established soup kitchens for the less privileged.

v. Sold subsidized food to Lagosians.

vi. Reduced train and bus fares for the public.

vii. Made healthcare free for pregnant women.

These actions demonstrate a multifaceted approach aimed at mitigating the impact of economic hardship on various segments of society.

Does this imply that our leaders are unaware of the concept of providing palliatives at this stage? What a disgrace.

At other levels, not much improvement is evident across the State, from NNPC housing estate road to Jakpa and Refinery Roads, and upon venturing into PTI road, one realizes that we are not in a zoo, where there are caretakers; rather, we are dwelling in a jungle of shameless individuals. An entire lane on PTI road has been transformed into a dumpsite, despite the presence of government, both at the local government and State levels.

And for anyone reading who is not riding with us, we'd love to have you on. The only way to make the State better is together.

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