The All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Senator-elect for Katsina Central Senatorial District, Abdul’aziz Yar’Adua, has pledged to tackle insecurity which he said has destabilised the peace in the state.
He made the pledge during his thank-you tour to his constituency to deliver his campaign promises to the people of the zone.
“The President-elect, Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu; Katsina Governor-elect, Dr. Dıkko Umar Radda and myself have the Issue of insecurity as one of our topmost priorities,” he said
He also said he would hold town hall meetings constantly with the people of his constituency.
A statement on Thursday in Abuja by Abubakar Umar, a member of the APC in the state, said Yar’Adua, toured the 11 local government areas that constitute his senatorial district, to thank them for the election victory.
He quoted Yar’Adua as saying the visit was to show appreciation to the people on behalf of the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu; Katsina State Governor-elect, Dr. Dikko Radda and his humble self.
“The tour, which started on Tuesday, 28th of March to Saturday,1st of April, 2023 across the local governments, was to express gratitude and appreciation to the people who stood firm to see that the APC emerged victorious in the just-concluded elections and to assure them of their commitments in ensuring that the campaign promises are prioritised.
“The tour involved meeting with traditional rulers, party EXCOS and stakeholders from each local government,” he said.
The senator-elect, a retired Lt.-Col. in the army and younger brother to late President Umaru Yar’Adua, said it was imperative for him to visit his constituents just as he did before the elections to let them know that they had made the right choice.
“We will do everything within our capacity to see that your concerns are taken care of, especially the issue of banditry that has
On his part, Umar said the visit was a tip of the iceberg out of what the lawmaker-elect had in store for the people.
According to him, holding town hall meetings will be continuous so that the people would have the opportunity to interact with their elected representatives and voice their concerns.
The senatör-elect was awarded a certificate of merit at Kaita Local Government Area by a representative of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Aliyu Kaita.
Other party members in company of Yar’Adua include Usman Banye, member-elect representing Rimi, Batagarawa and Charanchi; Mu’azu Tsagero; Alhaji Tanimu Gwarzo and Alhaji Abdullahi Moda.
