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A video of a ionate plea by House of Representatives member Ahmad Satomi has gone viral on social media. The representative of Jere Federal Constituency, Borno State, vocally challenged his colleagues regarding the recently ed National Anthem bill, questioning its relevance to Nigeria's pressing issues.

In the video, Satomi addresses his colleagues, questioning the practicality and impact of the bill, which mandates reverting to the old National Anthem, “Nigeria we hail thee.” His concerns highlighted the disconnect between legislative actions and the real-world problems faced by Nigerians.

“Me, I do not know how this National Anthem will affect the well-being of the common man in Nigeria. Let's be realistic. How will this either hunger, banditry, or improve insecurity?” Satomi queried. He emphasized the need for legislation that directly benefits the populace, rather than symbolic gestures.

Satomi urged his colleagues to prioritize development-oriented policies that would attract positive international attention and foster growth. He expressed frustration over the focus on the National Anthem while the world advances in technology and innovation.

“There is a saying that goes, ‘Countries that rely on prayers will rely on the ones that do think.’ Please, let's think of something that will bring progress, stability, and prosperity to the economy of this nation and improve the lives of the common man,” Satomi implored.

Despite his objections, the House of Representatives, on Thursday, May 23, ed the bill with accelerated consideration, spearheaded by the Majority Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonbvere. The bill's age has sparked debate among the public and lawmakers about legislative priorities amid the nation’s ongoing struggles with hunger and insecurity.

I wonder who ever brought the bill.

Misplaced priorities
Focusing on the wrong things, Allocating time, energy, and resources to less important tasks, while neglecting crucial ones.

I tired ooo

This is what plays out when scarse resources are wasted on individuals with nothing to show for.

Either the upper or lower Chambers should be scrapped. It's waste of money.

The old anthem has a verse which works like incantation, once all Nigerians recite that verse we will turn a new leaf.
All the bandits will drop their weapons, bad politicians will become very good leaders.

Let's hear agbado people.. you know most of them think anything APC does is gold yet things have gotten worse.

Chai..


Because National Anthem is a Spirit on its own.



...the labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain. But the people have bastardized it to say that those labours are in Vain!!

Succinctly put! 👌🏾

You guys are representing yourselves. Look at what is being prioritized. Shame!

This is part of Nigeria's problem, misplaced priority. Where they need focus, they would shy away from it

At least....there is a reasonable Rep member there.

Is changing our National Anthem what will solve Nigeria's present issues?

Misplaced priority

It will better motivation of the common man for success.

Lolz

Attention seeking rep. What has been his contribution to the food crisis in Nigeria as a rep member?

☹️ As e b like, nah person where e chop go sing national anthem☹️


Bunch of irresponsible cowards we as leaders ☹️


Ogun kill all this confused criminals milking us🖐️🖐️

True

fools

I salute this man, this is the kind of people we want in power. 1 Gbosa for you sir.

Useless law makers that only care for selfish interest

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These guys are just looking for a way to cash out on sitting allowance else I see no reason why this bill is being deliberated on

Legislating on nonsense that will help nobody

Simple.

Recite it whenever you're in danger, and you'll be free.

Jokers.

It won’t. It wasn’t meant to. It’s directed at keeping the masses talking while politicians relax.

Raphsays:
Attention seeking rep. What has been his contribution to the food crisis in Nigeria as a rep member?

whether he is seeking attention or not, or whether he has contributed or not...d fact is that he has made some sense now.

Raphsays:
Attention seeking rep. What has been his contribution to the food crisis in Nigeria as a rep member?

These are some of the fools we are talking about. Just 100 naira gold circle would have prevented this nonsense comment.

I once worked as a farm manager, and even as a manager, my boss still required I did a little labour. I really couldn't pick up hoes and cutlass to start clearing, meaning I couldn't really give myself any physical task, so usually every evening when submitting individual reports to my boss I'll just manufacture a non-existing or unimportant task and submit as my job for the day.
This is exactly what's happening in the National Assembly. Since these people have no task to justify their salaries, they have to start creating bills that are of zero importance to the country.

The government is completely clueless......