Abubakar Bin Aliyu

This lengthy discussion between a Zambian and an American in a flight to Boston will lighten your spirit and agitate you. Every Patriot in Africa should read this article; penned by US-based Zambian media practitioner and author. He is a PhD candidate with a B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, and an M.A. in History. They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it “the dark continent” for the light that flickers under the tunnel is not that of hope, but an approaching train. And because countless keep waiting in the way of the train, millions die and many more remain decapitated by the day. ...

Its been in the pubic discourse all over the country particularly my home state, Adamawa State on the predicaments of Local Councils employees.  This a sad occurrence especially at this time of change. Based on realities on ground there are three factors that landed us in this sorry state. 1. Dwindling revenue of the country at large. 2. Inability of the political leaders to adjust to the above mentioned economic and financial crunch due the pressure and high demand and anger from the public which forced them to give more than their  income or face the wrath and anger of the public which sometimes leads to not only booing but raining insults and worst assault or arson. 3. Illegal incessant recruitment of staff at the Local councils by selfish and greedy managements which at times involve scandals of cash for appointments  and employment of minors and ghost workers which in turn over-bloated the Local Councils' payroll. Way Forward The above factors can be mitigat...