Seven months ago, the people of Okiti town were seen in large numbers staging a peaceful protest against the nonchalant attitude of the provincial government concerning the provision of social amenities in the area. Some of their officials came around and listened to their grievances. Today, things have changed for the better in Okiti town. There is a great improvement in infrastructural development and the people of the area now feel the presence of government in their town.


Which of the following is the consequence of the government's initial attitude towards the Okiti community?