..To secure Kaduna, consolidate El-Rufai legacies,
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Kaduna state Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s Chief of staff, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo said he will consolidate on the legacies of his predecessor.
He made the assertion while declaring his Intention to contest Kaduna governorship election in 2023, at the secretariat of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna state.
Dattijo was at the party secretariat where he formerly made his intention known and solicited the support of the party executives.
“One who has never been part of the present government who becomes elected, there will be no continuation on our legacies, and improving on the effort we have put in place for the past 7 years.”
The aspirant who was also the Commissioner for Budget and planning Commission under Nasir El-Rufai administration also solicited the support of the party leadership ahead of the primaries to emerge as the flag bearer of APC.
Addressing journalists after meeting with party leadership at the party Secretariat, Dattijo also unveiled his six point agenda which would be used if he gets elected as governor of the state come 2023.
He assured of Securing Kaduna and building a community led response to secure and invest in the people as he intends to adopt new technologies to ensure the security of lives and property of the good people of the State.
“Rural Transformation Connecting rural economies to Agriculture and Solid minerals value chains and creating a safe and secured environment for livelihoods to thrive.
“Accelerating Urban Infrastructure, expanding on the Kaduna Urban Renewal Programme to make our state a place that creates economic opportunities for all”, he said.
“He added that, building a smarter, technologically advanced Kaduna – streamlining governance, leveraging technology to make Kaduna inclusive and ready for a private sector-driven economy.
“Investing in people by creating a conducive and inclusive environment for our resilient population through investments in health, education, youth development and jobs.
“Attracting Local and International Finance for development work with development partners across the globe to drive the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and ensure no demographic is left behind.
“My ultimate goal is to make Kaduna a state that is secured, work for everyone while creating an enabling environment for opportunities so that all our residents can thrive ”’, he said.
Responding, the Chairman of APC, Air Commodore Emmanuel Jekada (rtd) said what the aspirant has done by coming to the party Secretariat to declare his intention is normal according to their party’s constitution.
He promised to remained neutral while they await the outcome of the primaries as they are ready to work whoever emerges from the primary election.
