Tinubu's Administration Achieving Results But Struggling to Disseminate Successes - Babangida Aliyu's Statement
Former Governor of Niger State Calls for Improved Communication from Tinubu Administration
During an appearance on Arise Television's The Morning Show, Babangida Aliyu, the former Governor of Niger State, expressed concerns about the lack of an effective communication strategy within President Bola Tinubu's administration. Aliyu believes that the government's progress and achievements are not being adequately communicated to the public, causing confusion, frustration, and a significant communication vacuum between the government and the populace [1][4].
Aliyu emphasized the importance of better public engagement and clearer communication, stating that these measures could help reduce frustration and build public trust. He also urged federal ministers and top government officials to be more proactive in informing citizens about their accomplishments [1][2].
The public accountability session, organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) in Kaduna, provided a platform for Aliyu to express his views on the administration's communication strategy. During the session, federal ministers and top government officials presented the administration's performance to northern stakeholders [3].
Aliyu argued that the North, which allegedly provided 63-64% of the vote in the 2023 election, should expect significant contributions from the government. However, he also criticized some northern political appointees for neglecting their constituents, further contributing to the disconnect in communication and governance [1].
In addition to his concerns about the federal government's communication strategy, Aliyu also highlighted the importance of responsibility at subnational levels. He urged state governors to take more active roles, which would alleviate pressure on the federal government and improve governance communication from the grassroots upwards [1].
In summary, Aliyu's position is that the Tinubu administration has made progress, but its failure to effectively relay its achievements and policies to Nigerians hampers public understanding and support. He emphasized the need for strategic improvements in government communication and engagement to bridge the communication gap and build trust with the public [1][4].
[1] Arise TV, "Aliyu Calls for Improved Communication from Tinubu Administration," The Morning Show, [date], available at https://www.arise.tv/video/aliyu-calls-for-improved-communication-from-tinubu-administration/
[2] Premium Times, "Aliyu: Tinubu Administration Lacks Effective Communication Strategy," [date], available at https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/521081-aliyu-tinubu-administration-lacks-effective-communication-strategy.html
[3] SABMF, "Public Accountability Session Held in Kaduna," [date], available at https://sabmf.org/events/public-accountability-session-held-in-kaduna/
[4] Vanguard, "Aliyu: Tinubu Administration Lacks Effective Communication Strategy," [date], available at https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/05/aliyu-tinubu-administration-lacks-effective-communication-strategy/
- Babangida Aliyu, a former governor of Niger State, critiqued the Tinubu administration's communication strategy during a discussion on Arise Television's The Morning Show, citing the lack of effective communication as a cause of public frustration and confusion [1][4].
- In Kaduna, at the Public Accountability Session organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Aliyu called for improved communication and emphasized the importance of making the government's accomplishments clearer to citizens [3].
- Aliyu suggested that the Tinubu administration's inability to effectively communicate its achievements and policies contributes to a smaller public understanding and support base [1][4].
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