Senator Uba Sani, the incoming governor of Kaduna State, has encouraged Nigerian political figures to put citizens’ security and wellbeing first by implementing measures that would raise their level of life.
The governor-elect called for unity and peaceful coexistence of state residents regardless of their religious and ethnic allegiances in a message of goodwill delivered on Friday to mark Eid-el-Fitr in Kaduna.
The newly elected governor emphasised that democracy could only be maintained by giving the security and welfare of the average person top priority while asking God for guidance in the state’s governance.
Against this background, Sani, who is the incumbent senator representing Kaduna Central at the Upper Chambers, said ahead of the May 29 inauguration, “we are assembling a formidable team of technocrats and politicians that will hit the ground running.”
He added, “As we look to the future with hope, we pray for Allah’s guidance. May He give us the courage to face whatever may come our way. May He bring our people together to work for the common good. May forgiveness, love, patience, goodness, kindness, compassion and mercy be our watchwords.
“If we fail to rise up to our responsibilities, democracy will cease to make meaning to our people. It is by making our people happy and secure that we can sustain and deepen this democracy.
“We are keen to build on the good foundation laid by my leader and mentor, Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. We shall further raise the bar of governance and make Kaduna State the model of development and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria.”
