The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-East), Hon. Abdulhamid Yahaya-Abba, says the Federal Government understands the hardship people in the region are facing owing to the government’s economic policies.
Hon. Yahaya-Abba, in a statement made available to The Tide’s source, yesterday, said the government acknowledged the plethora of challenges the North-East region was grappling with which include inflationary pressures, food scarcity, healthcare and pockets of insecurity.
He assured the people that the Tinubu administration was actively engaged in formulating and implementing robust solutions aimed at mitigating the prevailing hardships.
The statement reads: “I wish to convey our heartfelt acknowledgment of the difficulties you are enduring. We understand that the Northeast region of Nigeria faces significant challenges ranging from inflationary pressures, food scarcity, healthcare concerns, to pockets of insecurity. Your resilience amidst these adversities is both admirable and inspiring.
“Allow me to express, on behalf of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, our sincere acceptance of responsibility for the present situation. We recognize that it is our collective duty to ensure the well-being and prosperity of every citizen, especially those in regions grappling with hardship.
“In response to these challenges, I wish to assure you that the administration is actively engaged in formulating and implementing robust solutions aimed at mitigating the prevailing hardships. It is imperative that we adopt a multifaceted approach to address the multifarious issues confronting our beloved Northeast region.
“To this end, relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have been tasked with developing comprehensive strategies tailored to the unique needs of our Northeastern communities. These initiatives encompass a wide array of measures designed to alleviate the burdens imposed by inflation, hunger, healthcare deficiencies, and security concerns.”
According to him, the government was implementing sustainable economic policies aimed at stabilising prices and enhancing food security.
“Furthermore, efforts are underway to bolster healthcare infrastructure and expand access to quality medical services across the region. Additionally, we are steadfast in our commitment to strengthening security mechanisms to safeguard lives and property in every corner of the Northeast, which is already yielding significant and positive results.
“I wish to reiterate the unwavering commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, and my office, to the well-being and prosperity of the people of Northeast, Nigeria. It is also important to address one of the most impending issues that forms the pivot that most of the economic challenges revolve around, the issue of fuel subsidy removal”, he said.