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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the widespread poverty in the country, rather than merely urging governors to act.<\/p>\n

Falana stated this in a statement on Sunday, referencing Tinubu\u2019s remarks at a recent meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, where he acknowledged the harsh economic realities faced by Nigerians due to neoliberal policies.<\/p>\n

The President reportedly said, \u201cTo you, the governors, you must wet the grass more and deliver progressive change to Nigerians. May God bless our democracy and grant us more fertile lands.\u201d<\/p>\n

While quoting the President, Falana explained that Nigerians are still complaining at the grassroots.<\/p>\n

He urged the Federal Government to move beyond appeals and instead demonstrate leadership by fully funding existing welfare programmes.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstead of begging state governments to \u2018wet ground more\u2019, President Bola Tinubu is urged to ensure that the National Social Investment Programme Agency Act is adopted and enacted into law by the 36 state governments,\u201d Falana stated.<\/p>\n

According to the senior lawyer, rather than allocating billions for state house renovations, governments at all levels should focus on implementing impactful social policies to alleviate suffering among the masses.<\/p>\n

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