GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE ADMITS A SERIOUS DISCONNECT AND MISTRUST BETWEEN CITIZENS AND THE GOVERNMENT 06-08-24
By Sadiq Aminu Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has admitted that there is a serious disconnect and mistrust between citizens and the government.
He stated this while briefing journalists shortly after an emergency security council meeting, held at the Council Chamber, Government House Bauchi.
Bala Mohammed who noted there was growing hunger and hardship in the land, advised the federal government to make amends on its policies as a step forward to arrest the ongoing nationwide protest.
He said Nigerian youth have every reason to protest against bad governance, considering the magnitude of hardship in the land, he however stated that while protesting, the youth should exercise decorum in their actions.
The Governor also frowned at the actions of some youth in Katagum local government area of the state, who unleashed mayhem against constituted authority and innocent citizens.
According to him, government would not fold its arms to watch some unpatriotic citizens to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the state.
The meeting has in attendance the security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, youth based organizations, NURTW, among others.