Bauchi State First Lady’s Convoy Stuck in Flood on Her Way to Inaugurate Health Facility

Ilesanmi AdekanbiSeptember 9, 2023

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Bauchi State First Lady’s Convoy Stuck in Flood on Her Way to Inaugurate Health Facility

On Saturday, social media users shared a video and several pictures of the Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Bala Muhammad, and her convoy stranded in flood water.

She was on her way to inaugurate a healthcare centre in the Jamdan area of the state.

The flood water and the poor road condition immobilised her SUV convoy, forcing her to walk through the water to reach her destination.

The incident exposed the urgent need for infrastructure development and better road maintenance in the region.

Many Nigerians expressed their displeasure at the situation, saying that it was unfortunate that the First Lady and her family did not fix the road despite being in power for years.

They said that this reflected the plight of many Nigerian rural dwellers who suffer from lack of basic amenities.

A Nigerian social media user, Chinasa Omeri, said, “They’ve been around the corridors of power for years more than any other tribe but na Dem still suffer pass.”

She also said, “Engaging in open discussions about government and its actions is vital for a healthy democracy. It’s great to see people using social media to bring attention to important issues and hold leaders accountable.”

The incident has highlighted the pressing issue of infrastructure development in Bauchi and other parts of Nigeria. The poor state of roads in rural areas makes it difficult for people to access essential services, such as healthcare and education.

The pictures of the First Lady’s convoy have also elicited reactions from Nigerians, who have expressed anger and frustration at the government’s failure to address the issue of infrastructure.

“This is a disgrace,” said one Twitter user. “The First Lady’s convoy can’t even make it to a commissioning ceremony without getting stuck in a flood. What about the ordinary people who have to use these roads every day?”

Another user said: “This is just one example of the many problems that Nigerians face. The government needs to do more to improve the infrastructure in this country.”

The incident has also sparked a debate about the role of social media in holding leaders accountable. Some people have praised the social media users who shared the pictures of the First Lady’s convoy, saying that it is important to use these platforms to highlight important issues.

Others have argued that social media should not be used to spread hate and division. They say that the focus should be on finding solutions to the problems that are facing the country.

Whatever the debate, the incident in Bauchi has once again highlighted the need for urgent action to improve infrastructure in Nigeria. The government must take steps to fix the roads and ensure that everyone has access to essential services.

First Lady’s Convoy Stuck in Flood on Her Way to Inaugurate Health Facility