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NAS Demands Urgent Reforms And Sustainable Strategies To Address Nigeria’s Energy Challenges
NAS Demands Urgent Reforms And Sustainable Strategies To Address Nigeria’s Energy Challenges....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In anticipation of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) has called for urgent reforms and sustainable solutions to address the worsening energy crisis and its far-reaching effects on the populace……..CONTINUE READING
During a citizens summit held in Abuja on Saturday, in collaboration with the Centre for Transparency Advocacy, the theme was “Energy Crisis in a Biting Economy, What Citizens Say.” Viktor Oscar Ikiriko, the Capon of Zuma Deck, explained that the summit aimed to identify challenges within the power and oil sectors and propose effective solutions.
Ikiriko emphasized the importance of conducting an audit as a means to combat scams and corruption in the industry. He urged the government to actively engage with its citizens as a feedback mechanism and to reconsider its policy approaches. “One effective way to tackle scams and corruption in the industry is through an industry audit,” he stated. “While we cannot conduct this audit as an association, we will continue to advocate for it until the government listens to our voices and takes appropriate action with the right individuals in key positions.”
He further noted, “Once this audit is conducted, those currently perpetrating scams will be held accountable. It is crucial for government officials to listen to the citizens they govern; this is a vital feedback mechanism. Instead of viewing citizen input as a challenge, the government should see it as an opportunity for communication and re-evaluation of their policies.”
In his keynote address, political scientist and peace-building practitioner Ayokunle Fagbemi highlighted the complex nature of Nigeria’s energy crisis and the impact it has on citizens.
