Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the North West Zone, have resolved to continue to support, President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address the challenges facing the country. This was contained in a communique issued on Sunday in Kaduna at the end of the inaugural meeting of stakeholders in the zone.
The communique 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 said stakeholders took a critical look at the state of the APC in the North – West and 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 the party in future elections.
The communique reads: “The meeting commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 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.”
The communique noted that the challenges facing the country 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 the passage of the North West Development Commission Bill. The communique urged members of the National Assembly to give the bills expeditious consideration in the interest of national cohesion and even development.
The meeting commended the President for his commitment towards the speedy completion of key projects in the North West Zone, especially the Abuja – Kaduna – Kano Highway, the Sokoto – Badagry Road Project, the Sokoto – Zamfara – Katsina – Kaduna Road Project, the Kano – Katsina Dual Carriageway among others.
According to the communique, “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 communique while acknowledging the efforts of the political leaders from the zone in promoting development in the region, urged them to put more efforts to further enhance the political fortunes of the zone to maintain its dominance in Nigeria’s political landscape.
The communique commended the National leadership of the APC for its commitment to the ideals of democracy, with particular recognition to members representing the zone.
The meeting which was chaired by Governor Sani, was attended by Governors Dikko Radda (Katsina State), Umar Namadi (Jigawa State), Nasiru Idris (Kebbi State), and Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto State), the Speaker, House of Representatives and Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, among others.
