Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has called on President Bola Tinubu to take swift action in addressing the concerns of Nigerians, emphasizing that it is not enough to simply acknowledge their cries.
Fintiri, on Sunday, commended Adamawa residents for peacefully conducting themselves during the #EndBadGovernance protests, while stressing the need for the Federal Government to heed the people’s demands, according to Daily Post.
He acknowledged the genuine concerns of Nigerians, citing hunger and poverty as pressing issues that require immediate attention from leaders.
Fintiri emphasized the importance of not only listening to citizens but also taking concrete actions to address their concerns, saying, “We must be seen as doing the needful in providing solutions to citizens’ concerns.”
The governor’s appeal comes as protests in Adamawa State have largely subsided, with no violence reported.
He said, “The protest might be unpopular especially because of the way it was carried out in some states, but the message is clear and the demands are genuine. None of us can deny that there is hunger and general poverty.”
He added that as leaders of the people, those in government must, at all times, not only listen but aldo act.
“The lesson we must derive from the protest is the constant reminder that it is not enough to tell the citizens we have heard. We must be seen as doing the needful in providing solutions to citizens’ concerns,” the governor said
