Truth be told, whoever came up with the idea of banning Keke in Abuja metropolis at this time (at least that’s what I’m made to understand) did not think it through or maybe doesn’t know what the major problems of FCT residents are.
Come to think of it, how do we arrive at these policies and how do we implement them?
I live in Abuja and I will consider myself well informed. How come I hardly heard of any plan to ban Keke in the Metropolis only to wake up today to see it? Same with many other residents, many of who depend on these kekes for their daily commute.
Without prejudice to whatever may have informed this decision, what exact palliatives or alternatives were put in place before this action was taken, to cushion its effect both in the short and long term? What consideration was given to residents and even the Keke operators?
It is high time policy makers and administrators woke up to the reality that you can’t just decide on a public policy and throw it out there without considering the attendant hardship on the citizenry and very importantly getting their buy-in.
The success of any government policy depends highly on the ability of the government to effectively inform the citizens and carry them along in policy design and implemention.
Meanwhile I’ve been shouting over the many serious issues that need the urgent attention of the FCT Administration but it does seem they are bothered by more pedestrian issues.
I have had my say. It Is Well.