News Investigators/ in the North-Central geopolitical zone have been urged to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid to sustain ongoing infrastructure development in the zone.
Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North-Central States zone, made the appeal in Abuja on Monday.
Mrs Essiet spoke at a ceremony to mark her emergence as Matron of the Forum of Senior Special Assistants to Governors of North Central States.
Highlighting Tinubu’s infrastructure projects across the zone, she said that more than 167 Kilo metres of roads had been completed across the region, while over 1,207 kilo metres of roads were currently under construction in different states.
She also cited the recent flag-off of the 401-kilo metre Bida-Mokwa Road project, valued at N1.8 trillion, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure in the zone.
According to her, the figures also demonstrate the commitment to addressing infrastructure deficits and promoting development in the North-Central zone.
”Recently, we flagged off the Bida-Mokwa Road, which is about 401 kilometres, with a total project value of N1.8 trillion.
”It shows the president’s commitment to infrastructure development in the North-central region, because infrastructure is the bedrock of development in any state or country.
”We are happy and glad about what the president is doing, and we are committed to voting him back in January 2027 to consolidate the infrastructural development he has started across the North-central zone.”
The senior special assistant expressed satisfaction with the administration’s ongoing projects, noting that improved road networks would contribute to economic activities and development across the region.
She said that the people of the North-central region were appreciative of the administration’s efforts, particularly in road construction and other infrastructure development.
The presidential aide expressed confidence that the region’s appreciation of the administration’s projects would translate into support for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Earlier, the Chairman of the forum, Mr Ezikiel Oruma said that the forum served as a strategic bridge between government and the people.
According to him, the forum provides policy support, drives grassroots mobilisation, and ensures that government policies and programmes translate into tangible benefits for citizens across the North-central region.
”Our vision is a united, peaceful, and prosperous North-central zone that is aligned with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the Federal Government that leads by example in governance, security, and development.
”As senior special assistants, our primary role is to mobilise support for our principals at the grassroots.
”We are the closest to the people. We interpret government policies, defend them, and ensure our people understand and key into them.
”Beyond our states, we have taken on a strategic responsibility as a Forum. We are working assiduously to ensure the continuity of the administration of Bola Tinubu, beyond 2027.
”This is not about politics alone. It is about patriotism and continuity of good governance. The president’s bold decision to remove fuel subsidy has liberated resources.
”Today we are seeing those resources at work in our states. More funds are going to our governors, and that has translated into developmental strides we can all see,” he said.
He said that the resolution to appoint her as matron of the forum was unanimous saying that a partnership with her office will further drive the message of Tinubu’s achievements down to the grassroots.
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