People-Focused Governance at Work: Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s Administration Delivers Affordable Living in Yobe

Potiskum LGA Eyes
@muhammadnuraibrahim848393
28 days ago

As economic pressures continue to weigh heavily across the country, Yobe State is quietly demonstrating that thoughtful governance can still make a difference. The signing of the 2026 Budget at Wawa Hall served as a timely reminder that policy, when guided by people’s needs, produces measurable results.

Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s message was straightforward and evidence-based. According to MBS statistics, Yobe now ranks first in affordability of living. In today’s economic climate, such a distinction is both rare and significant.

This achievement reflects the administration’s sustained focus on agriculture as a stabilizing force. By subsidizing farm inputs and supporting widespread agricultural activities, the government lowered production costs and strengthened food supply. These interventions have translated into better-supplied markets, steadier prices, and reduced pressure on households.

Affordable living is best understood in practical terms. It is the ability of families to meet basic needs without constant fear of rising costs. It is the calm of markets where supply meets demand; these are the outcomes now evident across Yobe.

The atmosphere at Wawa Hall matched the moment; there was no need for exaggerated celebration. The budget signing felt like a quiet confirmation that consistency, not spectacle, delivers progress.

Gov. Buni’s administration has shown that people-focused governance is achievable through clear priorities and disciplined execution. By investing where impact is most direct, the government has improved daily life for citizens.

Yobe’s story offers a clear lesson: when leadership stays grounded and purposeful, progress speaks for itself—softly, steadily, and sustainably.

Mal. Ibrahim M. Nura
Special Assistant on Information and Communication
Office of the Executive Chairman, Potiskum Local Government Area.

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