By Nathaniel Zacchaeus, Abuja
Youths under the coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum, Kano State, on Monday, hailed the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, describing him as a “bulldozer of the development of the Centre of Commerce.
Members of the forum from the 44 local government areas of Kano State paid a courtesy call to the Deputy President of the Senate at the National Assembly yesterday.
This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir.
The event was attended by Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC, Jigawa), Senator Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina), Senator Ibrahim Lamido (APC, Sokoto), and a member of the House of Representatives, Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency of Kano State, Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari.
Chairman of the forum, Adamu Mukhtar, said the Deputy President of the Senate has always been at the forefront of the development of Kano State and the APC.
He urged him to sustain the tempo and added that they were working hard to unite the party in all the nooks and crannies of Kano State.
“You are the bulldozer of the development of Kano State. Please continue with the good work you are doing. Don’t relent. We are solidly behind you,” he said.
He stressed the importance of unity in the party, adding”We will embark on a massive campaign across the 44 local government areas. Many youth who are members of the opposition parties have indicated interest in joining us in the APC.”
Responding, Barau commended the youth for mobilising for the party.
He said, “This is a good initiative. This was what we did in the Second Republic. We mobilised for our party without having any intention to contest for elections. We were only after the success of our party. I’m happy you have embarked on the same journey.”
He told the youth that the future of Kano and, indeed, the country is in their hands.
He said, “The future of Kano and Nigeria politics is in your hands. The future is yours. Take this seriously. You will go places. We are with you 100 per cent. I also urge you always to ensure that the right people are given the mantle of leadership, from ward to all levels.
“This is the way to go. If the right persons are given, victory, Insha Allah, will be ours. If we form government in Kano State, youth will be the greatest beneficiaries.”
In their speeches, Senator Babangida Hussaini (APC, Jigawa), Senator Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina), Senator Ibrahim Lamido (APC, Sokoto) and a member of the House of Representatives, Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency of Kano State, Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, extolled the virtues of Senator Barau, describing him as a senator for all, committed to the development of the country.
