In the past, both government and individual citizens were known for their genuine and kind gestures towards the less privileged in the society. But today, it’s a mere publicity stunt and electioneering campaign strategy to win votes, undermining the actual pain and suffering these said individuals pass through on daily basis to survive the cruelty of this world; ranging from homelessness, disabilities, hunger, joblessness, infirmities, rejection/neglect etc. It is therefore wicked and ungodly to see people aggravate their suffering and mock their existence by faking kindness, diverting funds meant for their welfare or using them for cheap political scores.
The Nigerian government is duty- bound to take care of all her citizenry, most especially the ones that require care the most, i.e. the less privileged, although we may differ on who qualifies as less privileged, but lets accept the fact that anybody not able to meet his basic needs is less privileged, whether able or disabled, and should be catered for in any way suitable to reinstating his human dignity, either through gainful employment, scholarship, entrepreneurial skill/setup, etc. While those of intensive care, such as orphans, old people, poor pensioners, disabled, the sick etc should be drafted into a government welfare schemes like a social security scheme. We also enjoin good meaning Nigerians to get involved in the process as government cannot do it all. We all must lend a helping hand.
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