Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba, Senior Special Assistant to the President (SSAP) on Community Engagement – Northeast, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackle the challenges bedeviling the Northern part of the country.
This was contained in an open letter to the people of Northeast.
According to Abba, the President Tinubu-led administration is actively engaged in formulating and implementing robust solutions aimed at mitigating the prevailing hardships.
He said relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) had been tasked with developing comprehensive strategies tailored to the unique needs of the Northeastern communities.
The letter read in part: “I wish to convey our heartfelt acknowledgment of the difficulties you are enduring. We understand that the Northeast region of Nigeria faces significant challenges ranging from inflationary pressures, food scarcity, healthcare concerns, to pockets of insecurity. Your resilience amidst these adversities is both admirable and inspiring.
“Allow me to express, on behalf of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, our sincere acceptance of responsibility for the present situation. We recognize that it is our collective duty to ensure the well-being and prosperity of every citizen, especially those in regions grappling with hardship.
“In response to these challenges, I wish to assure you that the administration is actively engaged in formulating and implementing robust solutions aimed at mitigating the prevailing hardships. It is imperative that we adopt a multifaceted approach to address the multifarious issues confronting our beloved Northeast region.
“To this end, relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) have been tasked with developing comprehensive strategies tailored to the unique needs of our Northeastern communities. These initiatives encompass a wide array of measures designed to alleviate the burdens imposed by inflation, hunger, healthcare deficiencies, and security concerns.
“Key among our priorities is the implementation of sustainable economic policies aimed at stabilizing prices and enhancing food security. Furthermore, efforts are underway to bolster healthcare infrastructure and expand access to quality medical services across the region. Additionally, we are steadfast in our commitment to strengthening security mechanisms to safeguard lives and property in every corner of the Northeast, which is already yielding significant and positive results.”
