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By Oboh Linus, Lafia
A coalition of youth groups in Nasarawa State under the umbrella of Alliance (NAPYA), Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone has endorsed the former Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr Silas Agara to join the 2027 Governorship race.
The endorsement contained in a statement signed by NAPYA Northern Senatorial zone Local Government Areas Coordinators, Abdullamid Abubakar, Mallam Abdulgafar Abubakar, and Comrade Chun Christopher – Sunday, and made available to newsmen in Lafia.
According to the
statement, the call becomes necessary considering Agara’s leadership quality and his impressive credentials in governance, leadership, and community service since 2003.
“We, the Coalition of Nasarawa State Youth under the umbrella of the Nasarawa Patriotic Youth Alliance (NAPYA), Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone, wish to state clearly that we have endorsed in totality Silas Agara, the former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State.
“Agara who is the current Director General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), is our trusted candidate to run for Governor of Nasarawa State in the 2027 general election.
“As a pragmatic leader who has served Nasarawa State and Nigeria since 2003, Agara possesses the necessary qualities to lead the state to greater heights,’ the statement said.
The coalition said that as a role model for the youth constituency, he championed remarkable youth empowerment initiatives, placing many young people in leadership positions, providing economic empowerment, and facilitating their higher educational attainment.
They said in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Agara remained focused on the four major areas of intervention as DG of the NDE, which include Vocational Development, Entrepreneurship Development, and Agricultural Skills Training.
“His commitment to integrity and transparency inspires trust and confidence, We believe he has the potential to lead Nasarawa to greater heights and strengthen our party’s presence in the state.
“We urge the party leadership to consider Agara the main candidate and allow him to represent the party in the gubernatorial election.
“His experience in public service, politics, and sports has equipped him with the requisite skills, experience, and knowledge to lead the people of Nasarawa effectively, ” the coalition said.
They urged Agara to consider accepting to be the flag bearer of his party and allow the state to benefit from his expertise, vision, and great leadership.
“Given his impressive credentials and achievements, we appeal to him to join the Nasarawa State governorship race in 2027 as the most qualified and competent leader the state has been waiting for.
“Agara’s clear and compelling vision for the development and progress of Nasarawa state resonates with many of its citizens,” the statement read.
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