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Presidential panels gulp N21bn in seven years
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have collectively inaugurated at least 42 committees to drive various programmes of the administration since assuming office about 20 months ago, The PUNCH reports.
The committees traverse various sectors including education, agriculture, health, security, the digital economy and the civil service.
Further analysis revealed that the total cost of running key presidential committees since 2018 amounted to N21.17bn.
Over the past seven years, the government earmarked an average of N3bn on presidential committees annually. More so, the amount allocated for these committees in the 2025 budget proposal now stands at N3.73bn.
On June 19, barely three weeks into the administration, then-Special Adviser to the President on Communications, Special Duties and Strategy, Dele Alake, announced the creation of a steering committee to consider the various demands presented by the organised labour following the abrupt discontinuance of petrol subsidies.
The committee was mandated to produce a workable framework within eight weeks.
On July 7, Tinubu established the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. He appointed former Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, as its chair. The committee was inaugurated the following month.
In the same month, the FG created the Presidential Steering Committee on Palliatives to forestall an impending nationwide labour crisis.
On September 14, Tinubu created the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms which heralded the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.
On October 10, he created the Presidential Committee on Flood Mitigation, Adaptation, Preparedness and Response, directing an immediate plan of action to mitigate the impact of flooding disasters nationwide. Then Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, chaired the committee.
The committee produced a road map harmonising the National Economic Council report on the flood, the 2022 National Flood Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan as well as all other national reports on flood eventually approved on November 23.
Six days later, the Federal Executive Council chaired by Tinubu created the Presidential Council on Industrial Revitalisation Roadmap, with the President as its chairperson.
The then Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the 10 subcommittees in the Council would consider all the policies within various ministries, as well as the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
At the meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, on November 1, Tinubu received a briefing from the newly-appointed Inspector-General of Police and consequently set up a special committee to assess the shortcomings in the 1999 constitution to enhance coordination and align technology and manpower resources towards strengthening the police.
A week later, he inaugurated the National Coordination Committee on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System alongside the National Geospatial Data Repository.
On November 10, Vice President Kashim Shettima constituted an ad-hoc committee to harmonise Nigeria’s agenda at the COP28 Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates that began on November 30.
10 days later, Shettima established a multi-sectoral committee to drive the FG’s Human Capital Development programme. It was inaugurated in May 2024.
On December 21, the National Economic Council, chaired by the Vice President, created two committees on Economic Affairs and Crude Oil Theft and Management. Both committees were headed by Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazak and his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma, respectively.
On January 11, 2024, the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, revealed that his ministry received Tinubu’s nod to create a committee to scout for an appropriate site to establish a new steel plant in the country.
A day later, the President asked state governors to create a committee that would provide a framework to make the school feeding programme more comprehensive and successful across all states, taking into consideration the peculiarities of each locality.
“We should set up a committee to look into the methods. I am ready to invest in school feeding. We have children of school age who are out of school…We should not measure the children as statistics. We should measure their return to classrooms as our achievement. We should see economic growth in terms of value and empowerment,” the President said.
On January 13, Tinubu approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel headed by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to, among other functions, “conduct a comprehensive diagnostic on the financial architecture and framework of the social investment programmes to conclusively reform the relevant institutions and programmes in a determined bid to eliminate all institutional frailties for the exclusive benefit of disadvantaged households and win back lost public confidence in the initiative.”
This followed the suspension of the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, on January 7, 2024.
On January 17, the FEC chaired by Tinubu set up a committee to review the laws guiding the control of explosives in the country. It came days after a devastating explosion rocked the ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, earlier.
On January 31, VP Shettima inaugurated a 37-member Tripartite Committee on the New National Minimum Wage comprising officials from across federal and state governments, the private sector and organised labour.
On February 8, Tinubu created a Special Presidential Committee on Emergency Food Intervention which facilitated the release of 102,000 metric tons of various grain types from the Strategic Reserve and the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria.
Shettima, on February 13, inaugurated an implementation committee for the Pulaku Initiative, a large-scale resettlement programme to address the causes of clashes between farmers and herders in various flashpoints nationwide.
Two days later, President Tinubu approved the establishment of a committee comprising state governors and FG representatives to, among other things, explore the modalities for establishing state police.
On February 20, the VP revealed that a committee led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is finalising a report on the Ban of Agriculture’s recapitalisation and restructuring.
Two days later, he reinstated an ad-hoc committee to produce a roadmap for flood prevention over warnings of potential flooding from Lagdo dam in October 2023.
On February 26, Tinubu created an economic advisory committee comprising the FG, sub-nationals and the private sector.
Some prominent private sector players on the committee include the Chairman of United Bank for Africa, Mr. Tony Elumelu, and the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.
At the FEC meeting the next day, the President constituted a committee to implement the mergers, scrapping and relocations of government ministries, departments, and agencies as part of the implementation of the Oronsaye report.
Also, Tinubu convened a committee to establish a consumer credit scheme. The committee comprised the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as its chair, with the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy as members.
On March 20, Vice President Shettima reconstituted the National Council on Skills.
Five days later, former Youth Minister, Jamila Ibrahim announced that Tinubu commissioned a technical committee to review and restructure the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund to institutionalise it through a legal framework, which will lead to the establishment of the Nigerian Youth Fund.
On March 27, The PUNCH learned that the President had set up a committee recommending qualified individuals to fill ambassadorial roles.
The next day, the President established a 31-man Presidential Economic Coordination Council comprising himself, the Vice President, the Senate President and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, among others.
Tinubu also established a 19-member Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce which he mandated to meet twice weekly and submit a six-month comprehensive plan of economic interventions for 2024.
On April 17, he directed the Presidential Steering Committee on the National Single Window Project to “Dismantle all block webs” in the way of trade efficiency.
Between May 14 and May 19, Tinubu established a tripartite committee to streamline visa processes and acquisition for investors interested in investing in Nigeria. He also established a 25-person Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, the supervisory technical working group, to oversee the country’s green economic initiatives.
In June, the President created a cabinet committee to oversee the emergency operations centre led by the National Center for Disease Control in response to a cholera outbreak.
On July 4, the Vice President inaugurated a Steering Committee for the “Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet” Campaign.
Tinubu also inaugurated the presidential committee on CNG months into his administration.
In early September, the National Economic Council led by the VP established a Committee on the Eradication of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus.
Following the collapse of the Alau Dam in August, Tinubu established a technical committee to reassess the integrity of the Borno State dam and others nationwide on September 23.
On November 1, VP Shettima inaugurated the National Flood, Erosion, Drought, and Desertification Management Council at the State House, Abuja. This followed recommendations from an updated roadmap on disaster management developed by a committee led by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo under the direction of the National Economic Council.
Four days later, Tinubu established an Administrative Committee led by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to review all aspects related to the arrest, detention, treatment, and eventual release of 76 minors linked to the #EndBadGovernance protests.
On November 22, the NEC established a committee to strengthen states’ participation in the Electricity Reform Act 2023 and implement the National Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan.
On February 10, 2025, Vice President Shettima inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion.
While most of the presidential committees had definite timelines to conclude their assignments, others have perpetual mandates.
To keep these running, the Federal Government has earmarked no less than N18.9bn for sitting allowances and other remunerations for committee members since 2018.
In 2018, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, which oversees the operations of the committees, earmarked N2.13bn.
These include N1.73bn for Political Officers and Standing Committees, N6m for the organisation of the presidential standing committee on private jetties & other research activities of the special duties office, N187.95m for the presidential standing committee on inventions and innovations and N20m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties.
Others include N8.06m for the presidential committee on barracks rehabilitation, N200m for the presidential advisory committee, N342.12m for the presidential technical committee on land reforms and N3m for the organization of the presidential advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy activities.
In 2019, the OSGF earmarked N2.5bn for committees. These include N1.73bn for Political Officers and Standing Committees, N6.6m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties & other research activities of the special duties office and N168.62m for the presidential standing committee on inventions and Innovations and N20m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties.
Others include N6.52m for establishing the presidential committee on e-government, N8.06m for the presidential advisory committee, and N69.62m for the presidential technical committee on land reforms.
N3m for the organisation of the presidential standing committee on private jetties and other research activities of the special duties’ office, N2m for the organisation of the presidential advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy, and N500m to run the presidential enabling business environment council.
In 2020, the OSGF earmarked N1.84bn for running committees. The breakdown is as follows: N1.19bn for Political Officers and Standing Committees, N30.98m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties & other research activities of the special duties office and N70.72m for the presidential standing committee on inventions and Innovations.
Others include N6.52m for the establishment of the presidential committee on e-government, N5.51m for the presidential advisory committee, N47.63m for the presidential technical committee on land reforms, N3m for the organisation of the presidential advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy and N500m to run the presidential enabling business environment council.
In 2021, the OSGF earmarked N5.01bn for committees. A breakdown by The PUNCH revealed that N1.92bn was allocated for Political Officers and Standing Committees, N58.49m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties & other research activities of the special duties office, N164.94m for the presidential standing committee on inventions and Innovations and N50m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties.
Others include N6.52m for the establishment of the presidential committee on e-government, N5.51m for the presidential advisory committee, N162.31m for the presidential technical committee on land reforms, N3.01m for the organisation of the presidential advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy and N1bn to run the presidential enabling business environment council.
In 2022, the OSGF budgeted 3.22bn for committees. These include N1.93bn allocated for Political Officers and Standing Committees, N50m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties and N100m for the presidential standing committee on inventions and Innovations.
Others are N8.06m for the presidential advisory committee, N142.97m for the presidential technical committee on land reforms, N2m for the presidential advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy and N1bn to run the presidential enabling business environment council.
In 2023, the Presidency budgeted N3.73bn for Political Officers and Standing Committees, the presidential standing committee on private jetties and the presidential standing committee on inventions and Innovations.
The rest include the Presidential Advisory Committee, the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reforms, the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council.
In 2024, N2.58bn was allocated for Political Officers and Standing Committees, N50m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties and N89.29m for the presidential standing committee on inventions and innovations.
The rest include N10.73m for the Presidential Advisory Committee, N221.3m for the Presidential Technical Committee on land reforms, N9.8m for the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of mercy and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council.
In 2025, N2.58bn was allocated for Political Officers and Standing Committees, N65m for the presidential standing committee on private jetties and N89.29m for the presidential standing committee on inventions and innovations.
The rest include N15.38m for the presidential advisory committee, N478.45m for the presidential technical committee on land reforms, N8m for the presidential advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy and the presidential enabling business environment council.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has yet to respond to queries on the issue as of this report.
A sociopolitical activist and former leader of the Concerned Nigerians Advocacy Group, Mr Deji Adeyanju, argued that the committees must justify their existence by the results they produce.
He said “I think it is all about political patronage because none of the committees has led to anything significant. Whether it’s to improve the economy, improve societal values or issues around even the policy, none of them has been able to come up with anything substantial. There’s always this policy flip-flop. So, that is money down the drain in several committees like that.”(PUNCH)
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been honoured with two major awards by organised labour, emerging as the “Most Labour-Friendly Governor” and “Best Performing Governor” in Nigeria.
The recognition came as thousands of workers across the state commended his administration’s sweeping reforms, security measures, infrastructural expansion, and improved welfare policies.
The recognitions were made on Friday at the Michael Okpara Square in Enugu during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), which attracted a large turnout of workers from both the public and private sectors, gathered to mark the annual May Day and reflect on labour conditions in the country.
In his address, the NLC Chairman in the state, Comrade Fabian Nwigbo, said the honours were in recognition of Governor Mbah’s deliberate efforts to transform Enugu into a modern, secure, and worker-friendly state, noting that while insecurity and poverty remain major challenges across Nigeria, the governor had “changed the narrative” in Enugu through decisive leadership and targeted reforms.
Nwigbo highlighted key achievements of the administration, particularly the restoration of security, which he said has enabled workers to carry out their duties without fear.
He pointed to the successful eradication of destructive sit-at-home orders and the deployment of real-time surveillance systems, which have significantly reduced crime and improved economic activity over the past few years.
Beyond security, the labour leader praised the governor’s expansive infrastructure drive, citing the construction of Smart Green Schools and Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres in all 260 political wards, describing them as “enviable investments” in human capital development.
He also commended the ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects across the state, saying they have improved connectivity and enhanced productivity.
On workers’ welfare, Nwigbo listed several landmark policies, including the implementation of an ₦80,000 minimum wage, above the national benchmark, payment of wage awards for 12 months, and the approval of a ₦32,000 minimum pension, stressing the settlement of pension arrears, regular promotions, and improved allowances for health workers as evidence of the administration’s labour-friendly posture.
Similarly, the TUC Chairman, Comrade Simeon Akaeme, applauded Mbah for what he described as “bold and pragmatic leadership” that has delivered tangible results across multiple sectors.
He stressed that the administration’s projects were not abstract but have directly impacted the lives of workers and residents.
Akaeme highlighted major infrastructure milestones, including the construction of a 40-kilometre dual carriageway linking Nkanu East, Isi-Uzo, and Udenu local government areas; the development of the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital for advanced medical care; and the completion of a 5,000-capacity International Conference Centre.
The labour leader also stated that the modernisation of public transportation through the rollout of CNG buses, the construction of state-of-the-art bus terminals, and the soon-to-be-rolled-out taxis have eased movement and reduced travel costs.
In the area of economic transformation, the TUC chairman commended the launch of Enugu Air, the revitalisation of key state assets such as Hotel Presidential and Niger Gas, and ongoing investments in tourism and agro-industrial development, including a 300,000-hectare land bank for smart farm estates across the 17 local government areas.
He further praised the government’s commitment to transparency and digitalisation, noting that reforms in revenue collection have boosted internally generated revenue without increasing the burden on citizens.
According to him, the deployment of a tech-driven security architecture has led to a significant reduction in violent crime and safe living.
Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Dr. Felix Nnamani, praised the governor for transforming the state’s civil service through digitisation and e-governance, noting that the reforms have improved efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
He also commended the administration’s strong commitment to workers’ welfare, including prompt salary payments, regular promotions, and an enhanced minimum wage.
While urging workers to remain dedicated and expressing confidence that the administration’s policies would sustain growth and deliver long-term benefits for the people, Nnamani lauded Mbah’s strides in strengthening security and fostering accountability, insisting that the safer environment has boosted productivity and economic activities across the state.
Responding, Governor Mbah thanked workers for their support and reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising their welfare.
Mbah, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, described workers as the “engine room of government” and assured that all entitlements would continue to be treated as a first-line charge.
The governor emphasised that his administration’s reforms are driven by a people-first philosophy and pledged to sustain efforts to build a secure, prosperous, and inclusive economy.
He also called for greater collaboration, urging workers to provide data and feedback that would enable the government to address workplace challenges more effectively.
…says Nigeria is at ‘war’
*Declares Nigeria one of world’s most dangerous places to live
*Threatens to direct workers to stay at home over killings, kidnappings nationwide
In a sweeping, fiery, and deeply critical address that touched virtually every sector of national life, Nigeria’s organised labour on Thursday declared that the country is drifting toward a dangerous tipping point, warning of a collapsing social contract, a failing economy, and a worsening security crisis that could force workers off their jobs nationwide.
At the 2026 May Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja, leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, delivered a joint speech that combined stark economic analysis, political warnings, and an unmistakable threat of mass action if conditions do not improve.
They described Nigeria as a nation where “poverty tightens its grip daily,” institutions are weakening, and citizens are increasingly left to fend for themselves in the face of violence and economic hardship.
Workers create wealth, live in poverty
Setting the tone early, labour leaders reminded the nation of the central role workers play in sustaining the economy, contrasting it sharply with their current condition.
They said: “Workers remain at the very heart of every industry, every economy, and every success story known to humanity. Without workers, no wheel can turn; without workers, no nation can be built.”
Yet, they lamented, those same workers “create immense wealth yet receive only a fraction of it,” enduring exploitation while “poverty tightens its grip around them.”
They described Nigerian workers as people who “rise before dawn and return home at dusk, exhausted yet unbroken,” but increasingly unable to meet basic needs despite their efforts.
Growth without relief, reform without impact
Labour took direct aim at the government’s economic narrative, arguing that macroeconomic indicators have become disconnected from reality.
According to them; “We are told that GDP growth may reach about 3.6%… yet poverty continues to rise. We hear official inflation figures… but these numbers do not reflect the reality experienced daily by workers.”
NLC and TUC argued that Nigeria’s economic model has produced a distorted outcome, saying “Paper growth without jobs, stability without prosperity, and reform without relief.”
They insisted that the benefits of economic policies are being captured by a narrow elite, noting that “An economy that serves only the top 1% while leaving the 99% behind cannot be sustainable. Perhaps, it is working for the ultra-few 1% and not the 99% majority.”
Nation sliding deeper into poverty
Labour painted a bleak picture of living conditions across the country, citing data that shows poverty now affects about 65% of Nigerians — roughly 150 million people.
“Approximately 10,000 people are pushed into poverty every day,” they said, warning that deprivation has reached “alarming levels.”
They described overcrowded cities strained by rural displacement, rising food insecurity, and the re-emergence of diseases linked to extreme poverty in internally displaced persons camps.
“In these camps and communities, diseases such as Kwashiorkor, Craw-craw, and Marasmus are re-emerging,” they noted, calling it “a grim picture of a nation under severe strain.”
Minimum Wage: Labour draws the line
Against this backdrop, labour announced that negotiations for a new national minimum wage will begin in July 2026.
“We will commence the process early to avoid the painful delays of the past,” they said.
But beyond future negotiations, the unions demanded immediate intervention:
“We demand that from July of this year, every worker be paid 100% of his basic salary… to cushion the effects of the renewed crisis of survival. We demand a living wage, not a minimum wage.”
Nigeria is at War
On insecurity, labour delivered perhaps its most alarming assessment, declaring that Nigeria is effectively in a state of war.
“The scale of violence, the frequency of attacks, and the mounting loss of lives… place Nigeria among the most dangerous places to live on earth,” they said.
Rejecting the characterization of attacks as isolated incidents, they insisted: “It is not. It is a war against our people.”
They cited killings, bombings, and abductions across multiple states, noting that thousands have died and millions displaced.
“People are no longer safe in their homes, on the roads, or even in their workplaces. Daily life has become a gamble with fate”, they lamented.
Workers may stay at home
In a major escalation, labour warned that it may take the unprecedented step of directing workers to stay home if insecurity persists.
They said “Nigerian workers may no longer continue going to work with this level of insecurity. We may be forced to advise our members… to stay at home to avoid being kidnapped, abducted or killed.”
They stressed that such a decision would not be taken lightly but could become unavoidable if the situation does not improve.
“The safety of workers is non-negotiable,” they added.
Energy sector under fire
Labour also delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s power and oil sectors, describing them as symbols of policy failure and elite capture.
“Over a decade after privatisation, Nigerians have little to show but deepening darkness,” NLC and TUC said of the electricity sector.
They pointed out that despite over N10 trillion in public spending, power supply remains unreliable.
“What was promised as reform has become a burden,” they said, adding that consumers now pay more for less.
On fuel, they highlighted the paradox of an oil-rich nation unable to protect its citizens from price shocks.
“The contradiction is stark and disheartening,” they said.
Governance under scrutiny
Labour raised serious concerns about governance, accusing political leaders of being disconnected from the realities of ordinary Nigerians.
“When leaders seek better education abroad for their children while neglecting domestic schools… it raises fundamental questions about commitment,” they said.
They warned that governance risks becoming “an extractive enterprise” serving narrow interests rather than the public good.
Labour also criticized weakening democratic institutions, warning that the erosion of checks and balances threatens national stability.
A system that bleeds nation
The unions described corruption and illicit financial flows as one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s future.
“This is not mere corruption; it is a system… one that bleeds the nation continuously,” they said.
They cited trillions lost to subsidy fraud and billions to illicit flows, arguing that such losses directly translate into poor services and low wages.
To confront this, they launched a nationwide campaign: “Stop the Bleeding. Every stolen Naira is a stolen future.”
2027 elections: Labour draws battle lines
Looking ahead, labour signaled a more assertive political role as the 2027 general elections approach.
“2027 will be different. No more will we be voting fodder”, they warned.
NLC and TUC vowed to support only candidates committed to workers’ welfare and national development.
“Those who have undermined workers’ rights cannot expect our support,” they said.
Despite the dire warnings, labour ended on a note of defiance and resolve, urging workers to recognize their collective power.
They said : “You are not victims. You are the engine of this nation. And engines do not beg; they move.”
They called for unity, organisation, and sustained action: “The change we seek will not come from elsewhere; it must come from us.”
Among others, NLC and TUC added: “Let this May Day mark the turning point; where Nigerian workers stopped asking and started demanding… Our nation can be saved! But only by us! Only together! Only now!” (Vanguard)
At least eight residents, including relatives of Sokoto State Deputy Governor Idris Muhammad Gobir, have been reportedly kidnapped in Garin Idi village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers arrived around 1:00am on Thursday on about eight motorcycles, shooting sporadically as they invaded the community.
The gunfire forced residents to flee into nearby bushes and other safe areas to escape.
A local source told Daily Trust that the attackers operated freely in the village for nearly two hours without any immediate security intervention.
The resident described the incident as one of the most intense attacks the community has experienced, adding that fear has become a constant part of daily life.
Another witness said the assailants initially abducted about 30 people, mostly women and children, but later released some due to limited space on their motorcycles.
Ultimately, they left with eight victims—three men and five women.
Those kidnapped were identified as Hassana Adare Maifata, Rabi Alhaji Ishaqa, Kwamuso Umar, Yar’aji Garba, Kabiru Alkasim, Sani Muazu, Jadi Alkasim (a patient), and a woman believed to be related to the deputy governor.
The attackers were also reported to have raided a phone charging shop in the village, stealing over 100 mobile phones, power banks, and about ₦40,000 in cash after the operator fled the scene.
Residents expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity in the area, calling on authorities, including the deputy governor, to urgently intervene and strengthen security presence.
One resident lamented that despite their ties to the deputy governor, they feel abandoned in the face of repeated attacks, urging immediate action to prevent further incidents.
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