By Aliyu Abdulwahid
Kogi State House of Assembly aspirant for Lokoja 1 constituency on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon.Tijjani Shehu Bin-Ebaiya
has assured his constituents of effective representation if given the mandate come 2023 general election.
Bin-Ebaiya made the pledge at the state APC secretriat Lokoja, on Friday when he picked his nomination and intent form to contest for Lokoja 1 State Constituency.
Addressing Journalists,
the house of Assembly hopeful expressed his gratitude to his supporters for their encouragement and support, noting that ‘Putting People First’ will continue to be his Slogan.
He stated further that if given the opportunity to serve, he will passionately represent the interest of the good people of the constituents, promising that “he would not let them down.”
While commending the developmental strides of Governor Yahaya Bello, on the Managing security challenges as well as infrastructural developments of the State, Bin-Ebaiya promised to work hand-in-hand with the governor if elected; to ensure continued collaboration between the executive and legislative arms of the government.
He explained that his mission ‘is to give a formidable representation for the good people of Lokoja at the state assembly with a view to attracting developmental projects and promoting youth empowerment, reducing crime and guaranteeing adequate human and capital development in the constituency’.
According to him, he is in the race for the Lokoja 1 state Assembly seat to provide positive, all inclusive representation, which he alleged had been lacking in the constituency.
“I am in this contest because I want to give quality representation to my people because they deserve it and much more.
“Before now, I have been carrying out philantrophic gestures that have direct bearing on the lives of my people, in my own personal capacity.
“And so getting the people’s mandate can only mean more projects and empowerment programs for the women and youths to realize their full potential.
I will be bringing my youthful energy and new ideas to turn things around for the good of everyone. It won’t be business as usual I assure you,” Bin-Ebaiya stated
