Agriculture remains critical to the survival of any economy. This explains current worries over soaring food prices in Nigeria in recent years. From Buhari to Tinubu, the story remains the same: rising prices of food items have put many families on the economy edge. Investigations reveal that poor agriculture policies on the part of governments at all levels in the country as well as insecurity, majorly account for the prevailing situation. In some states for example, there are simply no agricultural programmes let alone policies. Yet, every year, governments especially,…
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Imo Government Should Prioritise Environmental Sanitation
Recent surge in unevacuated refuse dumps in Imo State calls for concern. Some concerned voices have even called for a return of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim’s environmental template that placed Imo in the forefront of cleanest states in Nigeria then, because human lives depend largely on a clean environment. Although the Imo State Government through the relevant agencies has responded to the hue and cry that trailed the declining environmental sanitation in Owerri, the capital city and environs more than a week ago, the situation seems not to have…
Read MoreDry Season and urgency to tackle Imo rural roads conundrum
The current dry season offers an ample opportunity for the government to address the issue of poor road network in many rural communities in Imo State. This issue continues to dominate discourses across the state. From Ngor Okpala, Onuimo, Ikeduru, Mbaitoli, to Ohaji/Egbema, Ideato North, Ideato South LGAs among others, the story remains the same. The situation apparently subsists despite that the rural communities produce most of the food that feed the urban centres in the state. Since the local government areas consistently claim that they do no’t possess the…
Read MoreNeed To Tackle The Imo Rural Roads Conundrum
The issue of poor road network in many rural communities in Imo State has, and continues to dominate discourses across the state. From Ngor Okpala, Onuimo, Ikeduru, Mbaitoli, to Ohaji/Egbema, Ideato North, Ideato South LGAs among others, the story remains the same. The situation apparently subsists despite that the rural communities produce most of the food that feed the urban centres in the state. Since the local government areas consistently claim that they do no’t possess the financial capacity! to handle road construction projects; and given also the alleged meddlesomeness…
Read MoreAs Christmas Looms, Security Agencies Should Up The Ante
The yearly Christmas celebration is almost around the corner. The celebration coincides with events marking the end of every year as well as New Year celebrations In the eastern part of Nigeria, this period is associated with increase in activities including the return of people from all over the world. There is also the concomitant increase in crime wave during the Yuletide. Increase in vehicular traffic also precipitates a corresponding increase in road accidents. These factors underscore the imperative that security agencies must be on alert and work round-the-clock to…
Read MoreExecutive Arm In Nigeria Must Disclose Contracts Sum, It’s Public Fund After All.
Government projects such as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, conference centres, among others, are funded with taxpayers money and/or public funds in Nigeria as in other climes. By implication, such funds used in the execution of government or public projects must have to pass through appropriation in the legislature – parliament, national assembly, state assembly, or congress – as the case may be. This therefore suggests that since government projects are a matter of public concern, there is no reason those in the executive arm of government should not disclose…
Read MoreAlleged Assault On Journalists During Protests, Should Be Investigated.
Journalism is not a crime, it is a legitimate practice. The alleged assault on journalists reportedly covering Monday’s “Free Nnamdi Kanu ” protests in Abuja , capital of the country has drawn wide condemnation, with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and some of its state councils issuing press releases to register their displeasure over the action of law enforcement agents. The NUJ, Rivers State Council for instance, reportedly issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command to tender an unreserved public apology over the alleged assault on…
Read MoreImo Government Must Fix Rural Roads Now As Dry Season Sets In.
Roads, quality good roads, are crucial for the development of the rural communities. Imo rural roads are no doubt, in bad shape. The state government has reportedly pointed at the rains as reasons due attention has not been given to them. But we also point out that there have been delays in fixing the rural roads overtime. To some of the people in the corridors of power, the fact that Imo is located in the rainforest, like any other state in the Southeast or Eastern part of Nigeria, is enough…
Read MorePolice Should Watchout, Rising Allegations Of Criminal Defamation Against Journalists
A society without the Media can be likened to the dark ages. This is why the crucial role of Journalism in informing, educating and entertaining the citizens in a democracy, cannot be overemphasized. It also goes to explain why the combined provisions of Section 22 and Section 39(1) of the 1999 Constitution as Amended, guarantee the role of Journalists and the Media in nation building. Unknown to some politicians and public office holders, Journalism or Media practice is clearly recognized in the Nigerian constitution such that it cannot easily be…
Read MoreGood Governance, Key To Halting Insecurity.
No matter how anyone looks at it, there is a correlation between good governance and a peaceful society. History is replete on how repressive, authoritarian or tyrannical regimes plunged their nations into wars, revolts and conflicts. Of a truth, the prevailing insecurity in various parts of Nigeria presently cannot be divorced from years of misgovernance by successive military governments including their civilian counterparts. Over the years, there have been mass unemployment due to the absence of concerted efforts and policies to boost industrialisation and agriculture, by so-doing create jobs for…
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