Woes Of Susta Locals

Every state has an obligation to protect its citizens. This entails physical, social, legal and economic security of the people. The state is a guardian of the people. Its protection creates an enabling conditions for peace, justice and development, which constitute vital elements in ensuring a life of dignity, prosperity and happiness. The people have a sense of confidence and ownership of the governance system if it safeguards them against impending trouble and crisis that threaten their well-being, livelihood and basic human rights. Failure to guarantee their fundamental rights give rise to despair and disorder in the community. First and foremost, people should be granted citizenship that establishes legal bond between them and the state services. The citizenship certificate is the membership of the state, denoting which state s/he belongs to. Upon taking citizenship, s/he commits to constitution that underlines the rights and responsibilities of the citizens. It bolsters their allegiance to the state.