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05/08/2024
My final takeaway from Presideht's speech is that he should realise that state governments, especially Governors, are not the best means and ways to channel intervention funds and palliatives to the grassroots. Yes, he will need their political support to govern, and he may also have an eye on his second-term agenda, which is natural, so he would want to appease and patronise them. But that should only be to some extent.
Perhaps he may want to work with faith-based associations, like the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Christian Association of Nigeria to set up interfaith agencies in all thirty-six states and the FCT Abuja to provide alternative and non-governmental structures for getting some of these intervention funds and services as well as palliatives to the hands of Nigerians who need them.
These bodies can incorporate other critical unions, like the National Council of Women Societies, National Association of Nigerian Students and market women's associations, for a more efficient circulation of these poverty alleviation schemes.
Finally, some of these interventions may be done through direct cash transfers to the bank accounts of beneficiaries, having been identified by these non-governmental bodies.
What do you think?
