Bomai

By Kasim Isa Muhammad

I write 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 programmes, or other projects totaling nearly N600 million and beyond. During the Tinubu-led administration, this allocation was increased to 50%. However, the pressing issue is whether Senator Bomai deliberately neglected to implement such empowerment programmes 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. 

In contrast to the apparent stagnation in Yobe South, neighbouring zones, such as Yobe North, have seen tangible efforts towards empowering their constituents through various skill acquisition programmes and financial support for entrepreneurial ventures. It is imperative that Yobe South receives similar attention and resources to uplift our youth and alleviate the alarming levels of unemployment and economic hardship prevalent in our communities. 

Senator, it is fundamental to recognise the untapped potential of our teeming populace, many of whom are graduates unable to secure employment opportunities within both state and federal government agencies. The need for meaningful intervention in this regard cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the socio-economic well-being of our constituency. 

Furthermore, the failure to distribute Tinubu’s 200 million palliatives to the constituents during times of economic hardship stressed poorly on your commitment to serving the needs of the people. These missed opportunities only exacerbate the prevailing sense of neglect and frustration felt by many in Yobe South. 

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. 

Kasim Isa Muhammad wrote from Potiskum, Yobe State.