Reactions As Presidential Aide Distributes Water By Tanker To Bauchi Residents

• A photo of Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba distributing water in Bauchi has received significant criticism in Nigeria.
• The event occurred on a Friday and featured a banner promoting the water distribution initiative.
• The image shows residents forming long lines with buckets to collect water from the tanker.

A recent photo of Abdulhamid Yahaya Abba, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North East Region, distributing water to residents in Bauchi Local Government Area has sparked widespread criticism across Nigeria.

The incident, which took place on Friday, drew attention, especially after a banner reading, “Water Distribution Among Communities in Bauchi LGA by SSA to the President on Community Engagement, North East Region,” was visibly displayed near the tanker. The image, which quickly spread on social media, shows local residents waiting in long lines with buckets to collect water from the tanker.

The sight has generated significant backlash, with many Nigerians questioning the adequacy of this approach. Critics argue that such an initiative serves as a temporary fix to a more profound and ongoing water access problem. Many on social media suggested that the SSA, given his position, should have focused on a more sustainable solution, such as establishing a borehole or other long-term water infrastructure to provide consistent access to clean water for the community.

Netizens Reactions…

@Daisyle; “Instead of him to drill borehole for the community.”

@Mindlog; “The guy is a clown, e even print banner hang for the tanker!😂😂😂

A whole SSA to a President but can’t afford to gift that community, water through a borehole project! 😂😂😂”

@Franchasng;  “Tinubu till 2091 shocked grin

Nigerians must get sense by fire by force cheesy.”

@Racoon; “Politicians have really weaponised poverty.”

@Press9jatv; “this is bad. Why can’t he drilled boreholes in the community.”

@Nedu666; “And he printed banner for that. He should have hired canopy and red carpet.”