So you want the governor to pay attention to
your criticisms? Keep reading to discover
what to say that will make your inputs count.
Quote the Rescue Agenda
The Governor already has a blueprint of the
better Taraba he wants to see and is
contained in his green book called Rescue
Agenda. Make effort to go through the rescue
agenda and see for yourself where the
government is headed.
Taraba state Governor will listen when he
knows you read the book, know where he is
coming from and where he is going, since he
personally took his time to produce an all-
encompassing Rescue Blueprint that will last
for many years ahead, and help the Taraba
masses at large.
When you follow the blueprint you could
easily notice an area to base your
observations on. I bet that when you quote
those areas and make critical observations,
the Governor will listen to you because you
will be speaking his language. Click here to
read the Rescue Agenda.
Facts and Figures
Is there a rubbish pile at Mayo Dassa? A
broken road at Ibi? Or a school where 275
children are sitting on the bare floor at Ardo
Kola? Quote place, date, and give graphic
details, if possible. Sure, if you say it
respectfully and honestly, the father of
Taraba, who will not like to give a stone to
his children who ask for bread, will definitely
listen.
Informed Suggestions that Carry
Weight
The Governor of Taraba state has severally
said he is open to constructive criticisms
that will help the state move forward. That is
the best thing any good leader will say. Since
he has opened the floor, we need to take
advantage of that juicy offer.
Do you know of a better way of tackling the
numerous problems of the state like
alleviating poverty? Making Civil service more
attractive and so on, supported by solid
principles from academic or research
sources? Then you have a genuine case of
what it takes to catch the attention of the
Governor.
You’ve discovered that ordinary folks can
actually say things that can influence
government decisions when they base their
case on the Rescue Agenda, facts, and
figures and informed suggestions. These
strategies have not only worked for people
world over, they are a smart way to catch the
attention of any strategic leader easily.
Next article will reveal how to present your
case and the formats to use.
Culled from Taraba Government