Kaduna Commissioner for Budget and Planning Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, also known as Dattijo has announced the commencement of consultations towards a run for Kaduna State governorship.
Dateline Nigeria reports that Dattijo, who was also a onetime Chief of Staff to Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, disclosed this on Tuesday via his Facebook page.
Read the post below:
“Dear Friends and Well Wishers,
“This post is to inform you of my intentions to commence a consultation process towards a run for the Kaduna Gubernatorial seat in the coming elections.
“Over the last 7 years, I have had the unique opportunity to work closely with, and support our Governor, Father and Leader- Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai in his efforts to transform our dear state. As even his harshest critics will accept, the period from 2015- date is the most historic development our state has witnessed since its creation.
“I remain deeply proud and honoured with the rare opportunity afforded me by the Governor to learn under his leadership and to contribute to the process that has delivered the indelible progress that Kaduna State has witnessed in the last seven years.
“With a front seat in government, first as Commissioner, later as Chief of Staff, and again as Commissioner; I have had the privilege to contribute to debate and to understudy the thinking behind every policy intervention and decision of the APC government.
“I am confident of my ability to sustain all that has been achieved so far and continue to Move Kaduna Forward.
“The desire to guarantee continuity in governance, especially in the area of evolving development in the State, has largely fueled my interest in the 2023 gubernatorial contest.
“As a development practitioner, I’m conscious of the danger of retrogression and the need to ensure that the gains we’ve made as a State are not reversed under whatever circumstances.
“I am therefore putting myself forward based on the need to ensure the continuity of excellent performance we’ve witnessed in the last 7 years.
“My immediate priority is to sustain the current level of achievements and to build on them to advance the development of Kaduna State, expand its security and prosperity and grow a vibrant economy that is driven by quality service and transparent leadership.
“Over the last few months I have thought deeply about current and emerging challenges and have put together a draft blueprint to address all these which I will share shortly.
“In the coming days and weeks therefore, I intend to visit, reach out and consult with as many of you as possible. I want your ideas, opinions, suggestions, contributions, prayers and concerns to shape the thrust of our campaign and eventual success insha’Allah.
“Your encouragement, support and prayers will be highly appreciated. My huge thanks and appreciation to many respected individuals and groups who have been reaching out and expending their own resources to encourage this aspiration. I really appreciate it.
“This is a movement of the people and I really hope you will all join us at this early stage to shape it. Register on www.dattijo.ng and Let’s Move Kaduna Forward Together.
Sincerely,
Muhammad Sani Abdullahi
