The announcement made by the governor of Adamawa state in north-east Nigeria, Ahmadu Fintiri, regarding the appointment of a 47-member media team, has sparked anger and ridicule.
Governor Fintiri’s tweet, which listed all the names, has garnered one million views on the social media site.
The media team comprises:
- Two special advisers
- Ten senior special assistants
- 35 “special assistants for social media and content creation”
In his tweet, the governor expressed confidence that this diverse and talented team would significantly enhance communication efforts and strengthen public engagement.
However, reactions to the announcement have been critical, with many questioning the need for such a large media team. People on social media responded with laughter emojis and memes, joking that not even Nollywood stars have such extensive media teams.
Some even sarcastically suggested that the governor might be aiming to establish a media production company to rival Universal Studios.
Amidst the rising prices and economic difficulties faced by people in Adamawa state and beyond, questions were raised about how the governor intends to reduce the cost of governance with such a large number of media advisers.
The state of people’s personal budgets has become a pressing concern, exemplified by the recent looting of warehouses in the state capital, Yola, as people struggle to cope with the increasing challenges.