25 Years Of Democratic Governance In Nigeria Is Mark By A Tragic Irony
BY SANI ALIYU,Zaria
Professor Siraj Barau Abdulkarim of Public Administration Department, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria said the 25 years of democratic governance in Nigeria is meant to usher in an era of progress and prosperity, have been marked by a tragic irony.
He stated this while delivering his inaugural Lecture on the theme "Leadership and Public Policy : The Twin Imperatives For Peace and Development In Nigeria"
Siraj said , the political class, entrusted with the responsibility of leading the nation towards a brighter future, has seemingly benefited immensely, while the people who voted them into power continue to grapple with the harsh realities of economic hardship, insecurity, and pervasive corruption.
According to him the dwindling quality of leadership, the diminishing capacity to deliver on development, and the recklessness and lack of empathy displayed by those in power are deeply troubling.
He lamented that the future of our teeming youth hangs precariously in the balance, jeopardized by the very individuals who should be safeguarding it.
"The stark contrast between the opulence enjoyed by the political elite and the suffering endured by the masses is a testament to the profound disconnect between the government and the governed".
Prof. Siraj Barau Abdulkarim said Nigeria stands at a perilous crossroads, a nation teetering on the precipice of uncertainty.
As concerned citizens, we believe it is imperative to engage in a public discourse on the pressing issues that threaten to unravel the fabric of our society.
The Lecture proposes a policy direction that addresses the inextricably linked issues of health, education, economy, security, and corruption, five
interconnected challenges that have cast a long and ominous shadow over our national development.
He said, the consequences of this political failure are painfully evident in all facets of Nigerian life.
Agricultural production, once the pride of our nation, has been crippled by insecurity and ineptitude.
He said ,today, even basic staples like
tomatoes, pepe, garri and other foods and consumables are beyond the reach of the average citizen, let alone the
impoverished masses.
Our leaders have displayed a callous disregard for the plight of the people whom voted them into power.
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