A Director of SAIDI-NGO, Chief Enu Caesar, in a social media post, lamented that after two years in office, the lawmakers have not initiated any cottage industries or major economy drivers in Boki despite the area’s comparative advantages.
According to him, “Two years don pass with Boki legislative representatives for National and State Assembly, but still no cottage industry, no serious economic impact for our society.”
The post criticized what he called “praise singers” who measure governance only with minor items such as solar street lights, distribution of rice, Maggi and other consumables, motorcycles and Keke, as well as dusty rural farm access roads.
Many residents who reacted to the comment supported the call for more sustainable development. They argued that constituency projects should focus on industries, job creation and investments that can boost the local economy instead of one-off empowerment programs.
Caesar further challenged Boki leaders to use their public offices to attract private-driven investments in collaboration with development partners and financial establishments.
He questioned the management of constituency development funds, saying modern economies are built through partnerships and counterpart funding initiatives.
“Economies of today no be about sharing rice and Maggi. Na partnership with private investors and development partners dey move communities forward,” he added.
Youths from several Boki communities also echoed similar sentiments, urging the lawmakers to be more proactive in creating programs that will upscale the economy of the local government.
So far, none of the legislative representatives has responded officially to these criticisms, but observers say the increasing public pressure shows that Boki people are now demanding better accountability and performance from those they elected.
The debate continues on social media as more indigenes call on their Federal and State House members to “do more and stop mediocrity.”
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