By Lola Seriki-Idahosa, Kaduna
Tracereporters –Leaders and stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North-west, on Sunday commended President Bola Tinubu for tackling Nigeria’s Multitude challenges with courage and uncommon commitment.
They however resolved to continue to support Tinubu’s administration to address the emerging challenges.The position of the North-west leaders was contained in a communique issued on Sunday in Kaduna at the end of the inaugural meeting of stakeholders in the zone.
The communique which was read by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, said, “In view of Mr. President’s undiluted support and assistance to the North-west, stakeholders called for continued support for President Tinubu’s administration as he strives to steady the ship of the Nigerian state.”The communique stated that the stakeholders took a critical look at the state of APC in the North-west and activated its internal dispute resolution mechanism to resolve pending issues. They also charted the pathway to a more formidable zonal structure that would ensure victory for the party in future elections.The communique read, “The meeting commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his steadfast commitment to the fulfilment of his campaign promises to the Nigerian people.
Below is the communique
The Inaugural APC North West Stakeholders Meeting was held on 19th May 2024 at the Murtala Square, under the chairmanship of the Coordinating Governor of the North West Zone, Senator Uba Sani.
The meeting took a critical look at the state of the party in the North – West, activated its internal dispute resolution mechanism to resolve pending issues, and charted the pathway to a more formidable zonal structure that will ensure victory for our dear party in future elections.
The Meeting commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his steadfast commitment to the fulfilment of his campaign promises to the Nigerian people. The meeting noted the decisive steps so far taken by the President in tackling Nigeria’s multitude of security and developmental challenges, and the far-reaching reforms he has initiated to reflate the economy and combat soaring inflation.
The meeting observed that Mr. President’s Development Agenda has positively impacted the North West Zone, especially in the areas of Human Capital Development, Agriculture, Education, Poverty Alleviation, and Infrastructural Development.
The meeting equally commended the various security agencies working tirelessly to maintain and enhance security in the zone.
The meeting further stated that in view of the enormity of the developmental challenges facing the North West, stakeholders from the zone will continue to seek the gracious support, assistance and intervention of Mr. President.
In view of Mr. President’s undiluted support and assistance to the North West, stakeholders called for continued support for President Tinubu’s administration as he strives to steady the ship of the Nigerian State. The challenges are enormous, but Mr. President is tackling them with courage and uncommon commitment.
The meeting commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau, and Senators and Members of the House of Representatives for crafting and vigorously pursuing the passage of the North West Development Commission Bill. The meeting urged members of the National Assembly to give the bills expeditious consideration in the interest of national cohesion and even development.
The meeting wishes to commend Mr. President for his commitment towards the speedy completion of key projects in the North West Zone, including the Abuja – Kaduna – Kano Highway, the Sokoto – Badagry Road Project, the Sokoto – Zamfara – Katsina – Kaduna Road Project, the Kano – Katsina Dual Carriageway, the Ajaokuta – Kaduna – Kano Gas Pipeline, the Lagos – Kaduna – Kano – Katsina – Maradi Rail Project. These projects have the potentials of boosting economic activities, mitigating poverty, enhancing security, and helping in the forging of understanding and friendship among the citizens of Nigeria.
The meeting while acknowledging the efforts of the political leaders from the zone in promoting development in the region hereby calls on them to put more efforts to further enhance the political fortunes of the zone in order to maintain the political dominance of the zone in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The meeting commended the National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their sustained commitment to the ideals of democracy, with particular recognition to members representing the zone in the party’s national leadership.
The meeting equally recognized the efforts of the Ministers, Special Advisers and Presidential Aides from the zone in supporting Mr. President to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The meeting further commends the commitment of APC faithfuls and the resilience of the populace in the zone and urges them to continue to support the government at all levels.
The meeting commended the Coordinating Governor of the North West, Senator Uba Sani for hosting the Inaugural Stakeholders Meeting and demonstrating commitment to the unity and progress of the APC in the North West Zone.
The meeting also commended Governors Dikko Radda (Katsina State), Umar Namadi (Jigawa State), Nasiru Idris (Kebbi State), and Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto State) for their credible leadership in their respective states.
The meeting had in attendance, the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudden, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba ex-Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Sokoto, Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin.
Others are Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Lawal Abbas, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hajiya Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud and Special Adviser on Policy Coordination to President, Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, among others.
