Amid rising discontent and allocation discrepancies, ’LAOLU AFOLABI explores the growing rift between the federal and state governments over unmet promises and the disconnect between funds and actual improvements in living standards
On Sunday, August 4, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians in response to the escalating violence during the #Endbadgovernance protests, which began on August 1. The protest was a result of a disconnection between the government and the governed. Despite the claim of inflow of unprecedented allocations, Nigerians feel both the national and sub-national governments are failing to deliver on their core responsibilities. The impact of the improved allocations on the lives of ordinary citizens remains minimal.
In some states, infrastructure projects are stalled, public services are deteriorating, and economic development lagging. Instead of channeling these significant resources into critical areas like…