Facts

The forceful acquisition of property(land and houses) is the trend in Nigeria presently. Those who act out this script are both in the public and private sectors and do not have regard for the contents of the law on ownership of property. Hiding under the cover of laughable policies, property of innocent citizens are annexed. Their greed and insatiable appetite for oppressing the people have overwhelmed the humanity in them. The Judiciary which is supposed to be the last resort of the common man, are co-travelers with those that call the shots at the Federal, States and Local Governments. The only hope for the people lies in divine intervention.

Public health requires both preventive and curative measures. Preventive measures ensures cleanliness and sanitation, the provision, most especially, in the formative years of childhood, the care and feeding which strengthens the body's resistance against diseases. This is in addition to curative measures that facilitates treatment from diseases. The Health departments of Local Governments have been found wanting as regards the above mentioned, even though there are regular advancements in social conscience and medical knowledge. The unavailability of supply of potable water in several communities in Local Governments is a major challenge. Residents resort to doubtful sources to meet their water needs. Constructed boreholes are yet to meet the expectations of the people. Most communities are dirty and unkempt as a result of the docile nature of Local Government workers. Refuse are dumped indiscriminately and everyone carry on as if all is well. Children and expectant Mothers have...