BAUCHI State governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has appealed for the prayers, cooperation and understanding of traditional rulers, religious leaders, stakeholders and politicians across party affiliations for peace to continue to reign in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
He made the appeal in his goodwill message to commemorate the New Year celebration.
The governor congratulated the people of the state for overcoming the myriad of challenges in 2023, stating that, “As a people, we have remained steadfast in the face of economic downturn, ecological disasters and security challenges.
“Our trust is in God who, through our collective prayers, made it possible for us to weather the storm.”
He noted it is gratifying that inspite of the paucity of funds, his administration had not relented in its drive towards provision of infrastructural and social facilities, especially in the areas of road reconstruction, mass housing, urban renewal and education.
“We have also recorded significant strides in reviving agriculture, economic empowerment and youth development,” he added.
He also thanked the people of Bauchi State for giving him the mandate to serve them for another four years.
“Let me assure you that as a government, we will during our second tenure raise the bar of performance and push the frontiers of progress as well as socio-economic and political inclusion as our strategy for providing more dividends of democracy to our people.”
To this end, he said his administration would continue to deepen consultation and community engagement.
“This stakeholder ownership will emphasize the rights and obligations of the citizens. For emphasis also, we consider it the inalienable right of the people to hold government accountable to the tax payer,” he added.
“We have equally resolved to continue to maintain security by remaining vigilant against the activities of criminal elements. I want to assure you that criminals and their collaborators will have no safe haven in Bauchi State.”
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