The ideology of reforms entails the changing of defective modes and methods of things, systems or institutions.
Reforms are usually undertaken with good intentions of achieving better and functional modes and methods of operations. And when such is achieved , it generates growth, maintains progress and ensures maturity.
The inception and subsequent pursuit of some reforms can be very tedious and onerous. The accompanying effects can be painful and excruciating on the target population. However, when the initial storms are over, the wounds, the pains and torture suffered are easily forgotten.
The current Nigerian Government has embarked on diverse reforms. The rigours and pains of the reforms are being felt and complained about.
Seemingly untouchable quarters are coming under the reforming hammer. Workers in those quarters are suddenly thrown off without immediate alternative remedies. Their fate is seemingly unconsidered. Likewise those of their dependants.
Hunger and anger are on great rampage, as citizens bemoan this looming doom. Nobody is finding the gambit of this new Government funny.
Prices of commodities in the market are beyond the reach of many. Food items have become luxury, as many can no longer afford to buy them.
Protests are going on in some parts of the country to register citizens’ grievances. However, the President still insists that there is no going back on the reforms agenda.
The implication of this rigid reforms throws out two actions of necessities to the government.
- To import and flood the market with food items at affordable prices.
- To give agricultural loans and grants to the farmers. This is help them to farm against next year’s food production and supplies.
With these two relevant actions taken, the Government can go ahead, drive and pursue its reforms agenda to infinity.
Whereby this suggestions are jettisoned, and the reforms continue, a state of anarchy may ensue eventually.
However, no citizen is praying for that. Nevertheless, the handwriting is already on the wall, very boldly. A stitch in time, saves nine.
