Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to show leadership by focusing on effective social welfare policies.
He criticised the President for merely asking state governors to act, instead of setting a clear example at the federal level.
He made this call in a statement issued on Sunday, in response to Tinubu’s recent comments during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors.
At the meeting, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the economic hardship confronting Nigerians and urged state governors to take more action.
He reportedly told them, “You must wet the grass more and deliver progressive change to Nigerians. May God bless our democracy and grant us more fertile lands.”
Reacting to the President’s appeal, Falana argued that Nigerians at the grassroots are still suffering and that mere words are no longer enough.
“Instead of begging state governments to ‘wet ground more’, President Bola Tinubu is urged to ensure that the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act is adopted and enacted into law by the 36 state governments,” he said.
Falana urged the Federal Government to take the lead in addressing poverty by adequately funding existing welfare programmes.
He said special attention should be given to initiatives targeting extreme poverty and social vulnerability.
According to him, this would show genuine commitment to the people’s well-being.
He also criticised government spending priorities, arguing that funds should be diverted from luxury projects to poverty alleviation.
“Rather than allocating billions for state house renovations, governments at all levels should focus on implementing impactful social policies,” he insisted.
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