Politicians, youths and businessmen from the 36 states of the
federation on Friday expressed gratitude to God for giving Governor
Sule Lamido to Jigawa State.
They also appealed to the governor to contest the 2015 presidential election.
“We need someone to move the country forward. We need somebody who
knows the needs of the people and who will be dynamic enough to
provide those needs. Governor Sule Lamido is the best man for the
job,” they said in a statement issued after an emergency meeting in
Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State.
The statement, signed by the Secretary, National Forum for Lamido
2015, Chief Ibrahim Babatunde Olorogun-Etti, commended the governor
for protecting life and personal liberty, pursuing justice, providing
health care, education and maintaining a sound administrative
infrastructure in the state.
The statement added: “Six years on, the story of Jigawa State has changed.
“Urban and rural roads, electricity and water supply projects,
educational and health institutions as well as decent housing have all
turned Dutse village into Dutse city.
“The governor has turned the state capital into a sprawling city of
beauty and comfort.”
They also praised the governor for the development of democratic
culture and stable polity, for giving beneficial leadership in the
state and rekindling the specific interest of the business community
in Nigeria and the general interest of the international community in
the development of the state as well as the creation of jobs for the
people.
“Governor Lamido deserves the biggest thanks for being a team player
and for ensuring speedy development of the state.
“What the Governor has been doing in the last six years is something
so phenomenal.
“If Nigeria is going anywhere in this democratic dispensation, it is
people like Sule Lamido who would spearhead the attainment of that
feat.”
They described the governor as pleasant, dynamic, diligent and hardworking.
The statement said: “We are very impressed about the people oriented
projects and programmes in Jigawa State.
“It is time for Nigerians to unite and support a person who can
provide security, protect lives and property of the citizens, enhance
unity, and provide opportunities for the youths.”
The National Forum for Lamido 2015 is a political organization
established to mobilize Nigerians at home and abroad towards ensuring
the emergence of Lamido as the president of Nigeria come 2015.
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