Presidency: Tinubu Receives Regular Briefings On People’s Living Conditions
.Says president knows price of bread, eggs, essential foods, wants grassroots devt Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Presidency on Tuesday declared that President Bola Tinubu is aware of the status
President Bola Tinubu receives regular briefings on the living conditions of the average Nigerian, knowing the prices of essential commodities like bread, eggs, and other foods. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), Dr. Abiodun Essiet, explained that the President is well-informed about the economic conditions faced by citizens nationwide.
Essiet emphasized that the President's commitment to grassroots development is evident through regular communication with local government councils across the country. The government's community engagement structure aims to gather direct feedback from citizens, enabling the President to identify pressing needs and respond effectively.
President Tinubu's determination to secure financial autonomy for local governments demonstrates his belief in the importance of strengthening the third tier of government to achieve meaningful development close to the people. The establishment of a citizens' assembly in the North-Central zone, comprising over 700 representatives, demonstrates the government's commitment to engaging with citizens and communicating development priorities to the Presidency.
Despite these efforts, some local government employees are reportedly not reporting for duty, hindering service delivery at the grassroots level. To address this issue, President Tinubu's administration is executing approximately 1,200 development projects across the North-Central zone, including the construction of roads, bridges, and railways.
These initiatives aim to improve transportation, agricultural productivity, and regional connectivity, ultimately benefiting local communities and stimulating economic growth. In the South East, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, Chioma Nweze, highlighted similar efforts to transform major transportation corridors, establish a South-East Development Commission, and improve gas distribution and the Electricity Act 2023.
These interventions are expected to address energy constraints and stimulate industrialization, ultimately improving the livelihoods of the region's residents.
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