By: Fashina Shakiru.
LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD.
The south west youth has written in an open letter to the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, stated why any past governors should not be appointed as Minister.
The youth chairman, Comrade Foluso Ajimuda disclosed this in the letter signed on Tuesday, a copied sent to Flycablenews reads:
“The South West Youth Forum urges Mr. President, Bola Àhmed Tinubu not to appoint any of the past Governors as Minister in his cabinet which is expected to be constituted any time soon.”
“As it has been speculated that many of the immediate past governors in the country are lobbying to be appointed one minister or the other. It is an act of greed, shamelessness and selfishness that 8 years executive governor will be angling to be a minister while their political son is Governor. The Forum which to reiterate that such advances from these governors should be ignored. It is on record that these crop of governors plundered their respective states and plunged the states into humongous debts- domestic and foreign.”
“It is glaring that most of these past governors ruin government business without adequate plan, concept or blueprint. They are just after changing portfolio from the chief executive officer of the state to minister or senator. As governors, they had the opportunity to serve the people but they ended up serving themselves and their cohort alone with track records riddled with failed promises, corruptions and inefficiency.”
“These past governors have nothing again to offer. Evidence across Nigeria shows that most state governors have bastardized Nigeria educational system to the extent that Corpers are now in charge of most schools as a result of non-recruitment of teachers. Even the few teachers available are owned backlogged of salary arrears.”
“Little will one wonder why issues of Access, quality, inclusion and system strengthening are prevalence across the states of the federation. Youth unemployment is also a critical factor that calls for attention of a serious government. It is a common adage that an idle mind will engage in social vices. Even with demography of 70% of the youth population, no state government pays attention to the plight of youth.”
“Economically there is always multiplier effect of growing population; it offers potentials for growth if resources are adequately harnessed. But unfortunately, this useful age-grade is left to their faith and the aftermath is the insecurity.”
“The Ministers under Buhari administration looted the treasury and put the country in huge debt. The last government appointees failed and there was massive corruption, and what this government needs now is technocratics not all this failed governor’s. President Tinubu administration that will have to contend with loan repayment or rescheduling alongside other challenges like insecurity, inflation and unemployment! Added to these are oil theft which is on the rise and a country that’s teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. So, we expect President Bola Tinubu to go as far – and as fast – as he can to resolve the socioeconomic logjam and shameless opulence currently troubling Nigeria’s. A hungry man is an angry man and an angry man is a violent man!”
“Given the foregoing, Mr. President should appoint better hands as ministers, individuals who are technocrats and willing to make good legacies, people who are managers and rescue the nation from the present economic doldrums.. We have no doubt in your ability not to only defend over 220 million Nigerians but to also make lives bearable and affordable to ordinary Nigerians. We are confident that your experience in public sector and track record in human resources management will be reflected in your ministerial nominees.”
“Wishing you success in your new and highest call for servant-hood to the nation, we conclude in the word of Nelson Mandela, “Humanity is the essence of human”. We are sure your Excellency will always put human first in all your endavours while discharging your duties as the president of Nigeria.”
“Please accept our hearty congratulation on your victory at the poll and assurances of our highest regards.”
Signed
COMR. FOLUSO ÀJIMUDA
Chairman.
PRAISE GOD
