Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has
said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on course in meeting the yearnings
and aspirations of the electorate in line with its Next Level agenda.
The governor was speaking in Kumo town, Akko Local
Government Area of the state at the flag-off ceremony of Youths and Women
Empowerment Programme initiated and sponsored by a member representing Akko
federal constituency, Hon Usman Bello Kumo at the weekend.
Yahaya said during the last election, APC pledged
change and good governance in its respective capacities, and therefore, owes it
a duty to keep its words through programmes and projects that would improve the
lives of the people they represent.
He said elected officials from Gombe State have
resolved to adopt a common stand in line with their campaign promises to better
the lives of their respective constituents.
The governor said in the last 10 months, the APC
government in the state has put in place measures that would help address
socio-economic challenges and infrastructural decay, vowing to continue to
pursue people-oriented policies for the benefit of the citizenry.
The governor hailed Hon. Usman Bello Kumo for his
empowerment initiative which has distributed 120 motorcycles and sewing
machines, power generation sets each and cash donation to over 400 constituents
as a start-up capital for small scale businesses.
He noted that the items and cash grant, if properly
handled and utilised by the beneficiaries, would no doubt have positive
multiplier effect on their immediate communities and go a long way in
improving their economy and reducing
unemployment among the youths.
The governor urged other lawmakers to borrow a leaf
from Kumo by initiating programmes that have direct bearing on the lives of
their constituents.
Yahaya used the occasion to appreciate President
Muhammadu Buhari, National Assembly members and the leadership of the APC for
the laudable achievements recorded by the federal government in all facets of
human endeavours.
Speaking earlier, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris
Wase, said what he observed in Kumo has apparently showed how satisfied the
people in Akko federal constituency are with his representation at the green
chamber.
In his remarks at the occasion, Kumo, who is also
the chairman of the House Committee on Police Affairs, said he initiated the empowerment programme to
support women and youths to be economically independent and self-reliant,
reiterating his pledge to remain
resolute to the yearnings of his people.
Kumo reiterated his loyalty and support for Yahaya
and the APC.
On his own, the state APC Chairman, Mr. Nitte Amangal, also
expressed satisfaction with the representation of Kumo at the National
Assembly, saying the lawmaker is working
in tandem with the party's ideologies.
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