Natives to ministers: It’s not business as usual, we ‘ll hold you accountable

A pro-Nigerian democracy group, The Natives has embarked on the slogan “All Eyes on Ministries and MDAs”, asking the recently inaugurated ministers to either perform to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda or resign from office.

The Natives, which comprises of various ethnic, religions and cultural backgrounds with about 20 millions members across the country, vowed to focus on all the ministries and parastatals to ensure “it is nota business as usual.”

Addressing a press conference Wednesday in Abuja, Supreme Leader of the group, Hon. Smart Edwards, said President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated good leadership and shown to be a large hearted father, hence the appointees must reciprocate by excellent performance or be booted out.

Edwards said: “We are total and firm believers in the Renewed Hope administration, so will give you the citizens support, we will be at your doors, will keep you on your toes, meet you in the field, monitor and evaluate your progress and will not be afraid to spot you out or call for you to be booted out. This time around Nigerians must win.

“The undaunting task to renew the hope of Nigerians through creative and innovative solutions has been signaled unmistakably.

“We are all aware of the sacrifices Nigerians have had to make in the face of the bold decisions to rescue our country by the President Tinubu and the challenges of temporary pain confronting the people.

“Thank you Mr President, you have given us a combination of courage, open mindedness, experience, inclusion and performers. With the Cooperation of a People Centered National Assembly the Stage is set.

“To the Honorable Ministers, we say congratulations! We call upon you to be constantly aware of the Renewed Hope Covenant with the People.

“Hon. Ministers, come alive, wake up and rise up!! You are 45 of the best amongst us, do not be a disgrace to us, globally, collectively and Individually, we won’t tolerate failure.

“The entire country expects much from you, also the President and may your reign be prosperous.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has played his part, he has both the mandatory role to supervise and be responsible for successes and failures.”

According to Edwards, Nigeria and Nigerians, rural or urban, in diaspora and communities, must experience renewed hope under this administration.

“We are citizens, we are Natives and we are his (Tinubu’s) helpers and his followers, our nation deserves better than the past, Nigeria must be greater, you have been burdened with the tasks to lead us to our destination, we will follow, lead us well.

“Hon. Ministers, we call on you to be on your toes, fold your sleeves, the task is enormous, you all have the pedigree to surmount them. This is our clear chance to restore the image, the glory and economy of our Nation.

“We call on you to be Patriots, do not discriminate, unite the country and deliver dividends, make our Nation attractive again, restore our dignity and human pride.

“Banish poverty, renergize the country, give hope to young people, women and the disabled, open up the reservoir of knowledge, potentials and skills inherent in the nation, we want to see great infrastructures, durable roads, active railways, amazing air and land transport, utilize the sun, the ocean, our brains, create polices that make businesses profitable and inspire Nigerians at home and everywhere.

“You have Singapore, Rwanda, China before you as examples, this is a different Journey, the President wants delivery, Nigerians want results. Remove all debris, clogs in the wheels, uproot all blockades, imbalances and impediments in your pathways.

“There must be power, the Natural Resources Gas, Solid Minerals, Water, Fertile Land and Human talents are before you, explore them creatively and elevate them.

“Our youths must find Jobs, the country must be Safe, the Environment must know the Nation’s Administrators are navigating decisively, communicate your policies effectively, modernize, digitize and discipline. Intensify your impacts in the Health Systems, administer in your best capabilities and do not be afraid to promote inclusion that can altogether promote Prosperity.

“We will monitor and support you, we shall build a stronger Nigeria together, the journey to success and renewed hope demands the inputs of all of us.

“Please turn around our educational Sector, explore our Sports capabilities, encourage our digitalization and innovations to the Moon. Restore the FCT, Fund entrepreneurships, discover women potentials.

“Asiwaju our President has empowered you to create a paradigm shift, by this you are commanded to think out of the box, equip yourself the best team.

“Produce leagcies via knowledge and research, recreate and redesign your MDAs for greater output. Be deliberate and if you can’t Resign.”