By: Godwin Offor
The recent news from Kano, where Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has purchased 41 luxury Toyota jeeps for state assembly members at a staggering cost of N2.78 billion, is a stark reminder of the misplaced priorities of our leaders. While this lavish expenditure is meant to benefit a select few, it comes at the expense of the welfare of millions of indigent citizens, including out-of-school children who roam the streets daily.
It is unconscionable that in a state where poverty and illiteracy are rampant, the government chooses to splurge on luxury cars for legislators. This decision is a slap in the face of the millions of Kano citizens who struggle to make ends meet. The N2.78 billion spent on these cars could have been better utilized to address pressing issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
Rather than congratulating the fortunate assembly members, we should be lamenting the fate of the millions of Kano citizens who are denied basic amenities and opportunities. We must hold our leaders accountable for their actions and demand a shift in priorities that benefits the greater good, not just a privileged few.
Let us use our voices to demand a better future for Kano and its people. A future where resources are utilized to uplift the masses, not just the elite. A future where out-of-school children can access quality education and have hope for a brighter tomorrow. Anything less is a betrayal of the trust placed in our leaders.
