From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assisted victims of the recent flood disaster in Kano with N100 million to enable them alleviate their suffering.
Tinubu who is in Kano for a three-day visit announced the donation during a dinner with Kano business community Saturday night.
He called on Nigerians to pray for victims of flood disaster, adding that if elected, he will take measures that will ensure that Nigerians are protected from preventable disasters.
The APC presidential candidate further stated that, “unity in diversity, peace and prosperity are the fulcrum of my mission in this contest,” while disclosing that the Federal Government had taken several measures to build infrastructure and improve the ease of doing business across the country.
He promised to reposition existing industries and make them a competitive source of industrialisation and growth, not just for the North or Kano but the entire country.
He, however, commended Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for his giant strides in nfrastructural development in the state.
The APC standard bearer while described Ganduje as a “friend and a reliable partner”, said that the relationship between Kano and Lagos dated back to years due to the similarities between the two economic giants.
He also promised the business community that he would provide enabling environment for business to thrive in the state.
Tinubu promised to support the Kano business community with their blueprint, if elected, “if we win the election, we will call your representatives and see how we can move the nation forward.”
In his speech, Governor Ganduje described Tinubu as an exceptional leader who has the capacity to provide the needed leadership that would consolidate and continue to ensure the country’s democratic gains.
“Kano is APC and APC is Kano. So, our people are on board and we are soliciting for their support as usual,” Ganduje said, adding that Tinubu is a leader who would unite and move the nation forward.
Ganduje equally charged all party members to remain united and focused as the party moved with Nigerians to victory in 2023.
Speaking on the occasion, the APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, commended the business community council for organising the dinner in honour of Tinubu.
He therefore described the gesture as endorsement, said that their demands would be met if Tinubu is elected as president.
The APC presidential candidate was accompanied to the dinner by the Governors of Kano, Jigawa, Yobe and Zamfara States, Abdullahi Ganduje, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, Alhaji Bello Matawalle and Alhaji Mai Mala-Buni, including members of National Assembly, state Assembly, the state executive council, among other party stalwarts.
