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Senator Uba Sani
By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governorship Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2023 general election, Senator Uba Sani, has assured the people of the state that he would not let the youths down if voted into office in utilization of their potentials for growth, progress and development of the state.
Sani made the promise on Thursday, while inaugurating an office building provided by a collection of individuals known as Uba Sani Ambassadors (USA) with like minds aimed at actualising his Governorship ambition.
"I assure you that I will not let you down, considering your overwhelming support, faith and confidence in my leadership qualities to make positive impacts on our dear state and its people," he told the youths.
He said any nation wishing to prosper must pay due attention to the grassroots, pledging to utilize potentials of youths in Kaduna State for growth, progress and development.
The Guber candidate of APC acknowledged barrage of support from various groups and associations to ensure his victory at the poll, a development the Senator noted, was motivated by trust and belief in his ability to perform and deliver on core mandate of development.
“As your Senator in the Red Chamber, I recorded landmark achievements in education, health, sports, infrastructure, among others.
“Others seeking your mandate today should tell you what they have done for your good as antecedents to deserve your votes again.
“Despite the fact that I have never given you a kobo to carry out your mobilization activities geared towards ensuring I become the next tenant of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House speaks volume of your foresight and resolve to support a candidate with your interest at heart.
“I must confess that I was overwhelmed by your show of love for me and your vows to take our mission to the last man in every grassroots settlement until our triumph at the poll could be assured.
“I pledge not to disappoint you and operate a consultative policy where I will listen to your needs and contributions to ensure a better society for us all and the upcoming generations,” he added.
In his remarks, founder of the group, Hon. Musa Ibrahim Zamzam, pledged to mobilize over 1 million voters before the 2023 poll.
Zamzam disclosed that the group was formed by different individuals with common purpose and passion for development of the entire state.
“We have seen in Senator Uba Sani’s hope and prospect for progress and development of our dear state. He has represented us effectively at the Senate by attracting human development projects aimed at taking our youth out of poverty.
“He has been a pillar of support to our teeming youth population whom he often refers to as his family by paying due attention to their welfare, education and vocations, hence, our resolve to task ourselves to collectively mobilize resources for the cause,” he stated.