By; SANI ALIYU, Zaria
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Bauchi State Chapter, has hailed Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State for his generous donation of N250 million to individuals affected by the flood in Maiduguri, Borno State.
A statement issued by the party’s Secretary, Comrade Abdulazeez Haruna said this is a commendable gesture that demonstrates the governor’s empathy and willingness to support those in need.
“However, as we commend this noble act, we cannot help but draw attention to our own unique brand of flood bedevelling people of Bauchi State.
“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.”
“Unfortunately, hunger and destitution have become the norm for many families, while unemployment and poverty have taken a toll on our youth and women,” PRP said.
He said, their educational and health sectors are also being ravaged by a different kind of flood—the lack of proper attention and resources.
According to the party, “in 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.
“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”.
PRP also expressed its concerned about the hardship faced by some of the retirees who have not received their entitlements.
It described the situation as unacceptable that some of the senior citizens who served the state are forced to live in destitution, with no hope of relief in sight. 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.
“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.”
The party implore the governor to prioritises the needs of hos own people, who are crying out for help and relief.
