Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has continued his re-election campaign rally across, with his recent stop in Akko Local Government Area.
While in Pindiga Emirate, at the palace of Emir of Pindiga, Muhammad Seyoji Ahmad, Governor Yahaya promised that the All Progressives Congress, APC Government would ensure the effective oil exploitation and full actualisation of the Kolmani Integrated Development Project flagged off by the President Muhammadu Buhari when re-elected.
Governor Yahaya said his administration had pursued projects capable of improving the standard of living of the common man, recounting how his administration boldly worked with relevant stakeholders for the actualisation of the Kolmani Integrated Project for the benefit of people of Gombe state.
“Just two months after assuming power, we started moving around, from the NNPC to the Villa to push for oil exploitation in Kolmani and to God be the glory we have succeeded in securing the project. Thanks to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari for making it a reality,” said Governor Yahaya.
He gave the assurances of repositioning Gombe State to the path of progress and sustainable development.
”We will continue to provide quality leadership that will take the state to the promised land. We will never be reckless nor rest on our oars in discharging our duties,” he affirmed.
Inuwa lamented on the increasing security threat in the area, calling on traditional rulers and community leaders to intensify efforts towards tackling the problems, maintaining that security was the catalyst for any meaningful development.
The Emir of Pindiga, Muhammad Seyoji Ahmad applauded Governor Inuwa’s uncommon zeal and steadfastness towards fighting for the course of his people, the trait he described as praiseworthy, citing actualisation of Kolmani Integrated Development Project as one good example.
The Royal father thanked the governor specifically for numerous developmental projects within his domain, especially the ongoing construction of 24km road from Nasarawo to Kolmani which will link up several communities and connect the emirate’s headquarters with the Kolmani oil field for economic prosperity of the people.
In the mrantime, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Sunusi Ahmad extolled Governor Inuwa for not forsaking the area.
Developmental Projects
He said the Governor had executed numerous developmental projects in the area, reassuring that “Pindiga people are solidly behind Inuwa and will ensure the success of his reelection bid.
Mr. Sanusi specifically mentioned some of the projects executed by the Yahaya-led administration in the region to include: 15km road Mararraban Jabba – Jabba–Sambo Daji–Pandi Kola-Gwaram–Garin Wada, connecting several communities, 15km Tashan Magarya Kumo-Luggerawo-Bappa Ibrahima-Papa Road, renovation of Pindiga and Tumu cottage hospitals, building of schools, water supply among others.
The Campaign team, was also at the Palace of Lamido Gona, Umar Abdulkadir Abdussalam in Akko Town to seek for his fatherly blessings and prayers.
Governor Yahaya said there was longstanding relations built on trust and understanding between him and the people of Akko Ward and Gona Emirate as a whole.
“We came here in 2019, sought for your mandate and you entrusted us with leadership; thankfully we delivered to the best of our ability. We provided responsible leadership which is a requisite for the development of any community. It is as a result of this strong zeal for development that our administration pushed for oil exploitation in Kolmani for the benefit of our people,” Governor Yahaya said.
The Governor reiterated his government’s determination to bring more development to the emirate and Gombe State in General.
“We worked together with Gona emirate in securing land for the establishment of an Air force base, which will strengthen security in the entire Northeast, including the Kolmani oil field which is not far from here. We also sunk more than 18 billion Naira in establishing the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park to engage our teeming youths and create wealth for our people,” said Governor Yahaya.
He restated his government’s determination to expand the Gombe Regional Water Supply Scheme to many areas in Akko LGA especially Tumfure, Akko, Lawanti among others.
Similarly, Lamido Gona thanked Governor Yahaya said for the development projects he brought to the emirate comprising of roads, healthcare facilities, schools among others.
“We are grateful for the roads in Kundulum, Arawa, Alkahira, Cairo, Wuro Shie’e, Gona-Garko-Gujuba-Kalshingi Road, several hospitals, schools, especially School of Nursing and Midwifery and among others,” GovernorYahaya said.
At the Lamido’s Palace, the Commissioner for Rural Community Development and Cooperative, Mr. Danladi Adamu commended the efforts of Governor Yahaya in bringing development to the district and promoting peace in the region.
He gave assurance of the support of the local community for Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s return for the second term.
In their addresses at the respective venues of the campaign rallies, Director-General of the campaign, Barrister Zubair Muhammad Umar and the State Coordinator, Tinubu/ Shettima Campaign Council, Dr Jamilu Isiyaka Gwamna attested to the integrity and excellence of the APC candidates, urging the people to collect their PVC’s and vote for APC candidates at all levels.
APC candidates from Akk, including Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo and his State House of Assembly counterpart, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar as well as Musa Wuro Biriji had also spoken at various campaign grounds.
The campaign team visited, Akko, Garko, Tukulma, Pindiga, Kashere, Tumu and Kalshingi wards of Akko LGA amidst rousing crowd of supporters.
Lateefah Ibrahim
