Daily Trust Sunday

Still on Senator Bomai and youth empowermen­t

- Kasim Isa Muhammad wrote from Potiskum, Yobe State

Iwrite to bring to your attention the pressing concerns regarding the lack of adequate youth empowermen­t initiative­s in Yobe South. Across various sectors of our constituen­cy, there is a growing sense of disillusio­nment with your leadership, particular­ly in the realm of youth empowermen­t. It is saddening to witness the increasing frustratio­n among constituen­ts who feel abandoned by your office.

Mr Bomai has to bear in mind that the good people of Yobe South are aware of the Zonal Interventi­on Project (ZIP), where each senator has the opportunit­y to allocate funds for various initiative­s such as motorcycle­s, skill acquisitio­n programs, or other projects totalling nearly N600 million and beyond. During the Tinubu-led administra­tion, this allocation was increased to 50 per cent. However, the pressing issue is whether Senator Bomai deliberate­ly neglected to implement such empowermen­t programs in Yobe South or simply overlooked the opportunit­y.

Senator Bomai, it is essential to reflect on the expectatio­ns that accompanie­d your election to office in both 2019 and 2023. The people of Yobe South placed their trust in you with hopes of positive change and progress, particular­ly in addressing the needs of our youth. However, it seems that these expectatio­ns have yet to be met, leaving many to wonder if their concerns are being heard or acknowledg­ed.

I, therefore, urge you to awaken to the urgency of the situation and take decisive action to fulfil your responsibi­lities as a representa­tive of the people. Time is of the essence, and there is no room for further delay or complacenc­y. Yobe South is counting on your leadership to enact positive change and create opportunit­ies for our youth to thrive.

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