By Our Correspondent <\/p>\n
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David A. B. Mark on Monday said Nigerians were desperate for compassionate governance and practical policies, not clever arguments detached from their daily struggles.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the inauguration of the ADC Policy and Manifesto Committee in Abuja, Senator Mark said rising poverty, insecurity, high food and energy costs, and worsening living conditions had pushed Nigerians to the brink, stressing that government must respond with empathy and action.<\/p>\n
According to him, while hardship and poverty have always existed, the situation under the APC-led administration had become more severe due to policies that failed to reflect the realities of ordinary citizens. He noted that Nigerians were not interested in rhetoric or statistics but in policies that clearly reduce suffering and restore dignity.<\/p>\n
Senator Mark said Nigeria does not suffer from a shortage of ideas but from the inability to translate policy into real-life benefits. He urged the committee to focus on people-centred solutions in critical sectors such as energy, transportation, food and agriculture, healthcare, education, security, and job creation.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that economic growth figures meant little when families could no longer afford food, transportation, healthcare, or electricity, adding that true progress must be measured by its impact on people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n
The ADC chairman charged the committee to listen beyond experts and engage farmers, traders, workers, parents, and young people, insisting that every policy proposal must answer one key question: does it reduce suffering or merely rearrange it?<\/p>\n
Responding on behalf of the committee, its Chairman, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, pledged the group\u2019s full commitment to delivering policies that would improve the lives of Nigerians. <\/p>\n
He said the ADC was determined to offer a clear departure from what he described as the failed governance of the APC and expressed confidence that the party would take over power in 2027.<\/p>\n
The committee is expected to work through specialised sub-groups and engage professionals to produce a practical manifesto anchored on compassion, accountability, and service to the people.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile the composition of ADC 50 WISE MEN & WOMEN of the POLICY\/MANIFESTO COMMITTEE is as follows:<\/p>\n
John Odigie Oyegun \u2013 Chairman
\nProf. Pat Utomi \u2013 Deputy Chairman
\nSalihu Lukman \u2013 Secretary
\nSen. Gershon Bassey \u2013 Member
\nSen. J.J. Akpan Udo-Udeghe \u2013 Member
\nAmb Abiye Mohammed \u2013 Member
\nH.E. Simon Achuba \u2013 Member
\nProf. Ibrahim Garba \u2013 Member
\nBala Usman \u2013 Member
\nBulus Bello Zaki Piko \u2013 Member
\nOse Anenih \u2013 Member
\nDr Nicholas Msheliza \u2013 Member
\nDr David Olofu \u2013 Member
\nDr Okey Ezegwu \u2013 Member
\nDr Mohammed Jibrin Yusufari \u2013 Member
\nJoel Adi Gani \u2013 Member
\nProf. Jude Njoku \u2013 Member
\nMiss Yemi Adamolekun \u2013 Member
\nProf. Anthony Kila \u2013 Member
\nNkovo Toyo \u2013 Member
\nDr Usman Bugaje \u2013 Member
\nOseloka Obaze \u2013 Member
\nDr Otive Igbuzor \u2013 Member
\nEngr. Bello Suleiman \u2013 Member
\nProf. Chidi Odinkalu \u2013 Member
\nAVM Sadique Abubakar \u2013 Member
\nMadam Jumoke Olawuyi \u2013 Member
\nProf. Murtala Sagagi \u2013 Member
\nDr Kerian Wobodo \u2013 Member
\nDr Fatima Zara Saleh \u2013 Member
\nProf. Kolapo Eleka \u2013 Member
\nBarr Makber Oson Jacob \u2013 Member
\nProf. Remi Sonaiya \u2013 Member
\nMoji Ajayi (Mrs) \u2013 Member
\nProf. Sam Amadi \u2013 Member
\nDr Babayo Ardo \u2013 Member
\nPastor Funke Awowolo \u2013 Member
\nDr Ndubuisi Nwobu \u2013 Member
\nHon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel \u2013 Member
\nNgozi Ndukwe \u2013 Member
\nProf. Doknan Disent Sheni \u2013 Member
\nProf. Saheed Malik \u2013 Member
\nDr Sunday Taiwako Anyabuga \u2013 Member
\nMs Helen Yashin \u2013 Member
\nDr John Markus Ayuba \u2013 Member
\nDr Chike Okogwu \u2013 Member
\nBarr. (Mrs) Salametu A. Izuagie \u2013 Member
\nChief (Mrs) Uwaoma Olevengwa \u2013 Member
\nAlhaja Hafsat Moji Bello \u2013 Member
\nHon. Sani Yakubu Noma \u2013 Member<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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