- Eyes skill acquisition centre for Yobe North
BY EDMOND ODOK – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, says his foray into partisan politics came with a vow never to deceive those who voted and elected him into office.
Senator Lawan said the decision to be transparent and accountable in his dealings as a lawmaker stems from his resolve and commitment to deliver effective and honest representation to his people, as well as in serving Nigeria.
According to him, “The people of Zone C gave me the opportunity to serve them, and I’ll remain eternally grateful for that opportunity. I made a promise when I entered into politics, or partisan politics in 1998, when I served as Vice Chairman of the All People’s Party (APP) in Yobe.”
“But in 1999 when I was elected as a member of the House of Representatives, I promised that I will not deceive the people who elected me. I will always tell them the truth, even if it is bitter, and I will do my best at all times to represent them very well.”
Looking back on the journey so far, the Senate President declared; “I’m still on that, and thank God from my federal constituency, to the larger Yobe North zone C, I have understood my people and my people understand me.”
Senator Lawan, who spoke during the conferment of a traditional title of Mukaddam of Nguru in Yobe by the Emir of Nguru, said in line with his promise of always working for the people, plans were underway to establish a skill acquisition Centre in Yobe North senatorial district.
He said the move was meant to provide employment for the youths while also addressing the surrounding problems of unemployment and insecurity in the state.
On his new title, the Senste President said; “Your Royal Highness, this title will make me work harder during and after my tenure, because I have to leave at some point. But while I serve as Senator, representing this senatorial district, I will do everything possible to ensure the people of Zone C, Yobe North, get their fair share of Federal presence and also opportunities in terms of employment.”
Speaking on the proposed Skill Acquisition Centre in Nguru, Senator Lawan said; “What we want to do with that acquisition Centre is to look for our youths, especially those who have nothing to do, train them in tiling, interlocking and so many other things that we have to borrow people from somewhere else.
“When they are trained, we will give them something to work with, that way, the employment and even our security situation will be addressed.”
