By:Monday Danladi, Bauchi
Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has commended the State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed for his generous donation of N250 million to individuals affected by the flood in Maiduguri and environs, in Borno State.
The PRP stressed that, “This is a commendable gesture that demonstrates the Governor’s empathy and willingness to support those in need.”
The party however stated that, “As we commend this noble act, we cannot help but draw attention to our own unique brand of flood bedevilling people in Bauchi State.”
It stressed that, “It is imperative that we address the festering floods of hunger, poverty, and unemployment that afflict our own citizens. After all, “charity begins at home.”
The PRP added that, “Unfortunately, hunger and destitution have become the norm for many families, while unemployment and poverty have taken a toll on our youths and women.”
It stressed that, “Our educational and health sectors are also being ravaged by a different kind of flood—the lack of proper attention and resources. Across the state, including metropolitan areas, an uncountable number of schools are struggling to operate effectively due to a lack of chairs and desks, resulting in students and pupils being forced to sit on the floor.”
According to the PRP, “The staff in these sectors are not motivated, as their salaries do not take them home, leading to a brain drain and further decline in the quality of education and healthcare.”
“Furthermore, we are also concerned about the hardship faced by some of our retirees who have not received their entitlements. It is unacceptable that some of our seniors who served the state are forced to live in destitution, with no hope of relief in sight,” The party added.
According to it,”In reality, the conditions of some Bauchi people are not so different from those affected by natural disasters in Maiduguri due to hunger and destitution.”
The PRP further stated that, “As we commend the Governor’s donation, we urge him to also address these pressing issues in our own state. We say it loud and clear: “Charity begins at home.”
We implore the governor to prioritise the needs of our own people, who are crying out for help and relief. We cannot offer help in solving problems outside our state while neglecting those within,” as contained in a statement by Hon. Abdulazeez Haruna, State Secretary.
