Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has congratulated President-Elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it is a victory for all Nigerians.
Speaking to journalists in Gombe, Governor Yahaya said Nigeria needed the victory, which is equally a victory for Africa as a continent because it would lift democracy in Africa.
He urged the All Progressives Congress, as well as the people of Gombe State to remain strong adding that because of the victory of the party at the federal level, Gombe State was able to deliver the minimum 25% requirement of the law, despite losing most of the seats in the National Assembly.
Governor Yahaya said he was confident and never discouraged to face the forthcoming March 11 Governorship and State Assembly Elections, because the party had realised the mistake it made during the 25th February elections.
“We are determined, especially with the encouragement and the will that has developed in our people, after the success at the national level, meaning with Asiwaju, definitely, we shall be stronger and we shall work harder to deliver Gombe State to the APC,” said Governor Yahaya.
He said his courage came from the antecedence of Senator Tinubu during his eight years as Governor of Lagos State, saying Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria is general, going by the capacity displayed in Lagos.
The Gombe State Governor said he was confident that the Kolmani Oil Field would be realised and made to benefit the economy of the entire country under President-Elect Tinubu, who had visited the state a few times before the election.
“90% or 99% of the economy now lies on oil and gas. What we have there and the plans we have for it and the support, leaning towards the private sector development of the Kolmani will be fast-tracked under Asiwaju. And he has promised to make sure that, that is done and we shall give him all the support so that the economy of Gombe State, wider North East and indeed Nigeria picks up and we get to that level that each and every one of us will share from the prosperity God endowed us with in this country,” said Governor Yahaya.
