The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Ned Nwoko, has condemned the Federal Government’s method of ameliorating economic problems by distributing cash handouts and palliatives to poor and helpless Nigerians.
Nwoko in an open letter to the President implored that the current method by the Federal Government through the allocation of palliatives was not only blemished but also inadequate to address the economic hardship currently ravaging the country.
Nwoko described charitable handouts and palliative distribution as “temporary bandage on a deep and festering wound”, saying while the handouts might provide temporary relief, they do not address the root causes of poverty and economic inequality in the country.
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The open letter reads, “The existing model, which relies heavily on charitable handouts and temporary relief measures, is not only inadequate but also fundamentally flawed. This approach is not only patronising but also demeaning, perpetuating a cycle of dependency.
“Substantial portions of allocated funds are often misappropriated or wasted, and the aid that does reach those in need is insufficient and quickly depleted on immediate necessities, rather than fostering long-term empowerment or self-sufficiency.”
