The Provost of the College of Education, Akwanga, Dr. Best Bara’u has expressed confidence in the ability of youths in Gudi to unite and work collectively for the peace, development and progress of the community.
The Provost stated this at a meeting convened by Mohammed Saminu Wadada Gudi at his residence in Gudi, where leaders and representatives of various ethnic and community groups gathered to mobilise support for Engr. Abdullahi Sule and Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu ahead of the 2027 elections.
He urged the youths to play a greater role in promoting peace and harmony in Gudi and advised them to serve as good ambassadors of the community wherever they found themselves.
The Provost also pledged to facilitate pensionable employment opportunities for a substantial number of youths from Gudi if the Governor approves his memo seeking additional employment opportunities at the College of Education, Akwanga.
Also speaking at the meeting, the leader of the Ghetto Boys, Aliyu Buhari Kachalla (Wah Macellor) expressed regret over the role some members of the group had played in the past, saying they had at times been used by selfish individuals to pursue personal interests.
He pledged that the group would henceforth remain law-abiding and do everything humanly possible to promote the interests, peace and development of Gudi.
The meeting brought together representatives of the Gudi Youth Progressive and Development Association, Eggon Youth Movement, Mada Youth Development Association, Rindre Youth Development Association, Tiv Youth Movement, Fulani elders and youth leaders, as well as Hausa-Fulani elders and youth leaders.
The participants expressed strong support for the political aspirations of Engr. Abdullahi Sule for the Senate and Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu for Governor of Nasarawa State in 2027.
The representatives agreed to put aside their differences and work assiduously towards the success of the two political projects, stressing that unity and collective action were necessary to promote peace, socioeconomic development and progress across their communities.
They further pledged to mobilise their members and supporters at the grassroots and work together throughout the political process, irrespective of ethnic or other differences.
The convener of the meeting, Ibrahim Mohammed Saminu Wadada Gudi, said the gathering was organised to demonstrate the commitment of the various groups to the political projects of Engr. Sule and Senator Wadada.
According to him, the coming together of the groups was a clear indication of the readiness of the people to unite behind the two leaders in the interest of progress and development.
Saminu Wadada Gudi urged the participating groups to remain committed, peaceful and focused, noting that their collective support would contribute significantly to the success of the projects in 2027.
The leaders reaffirmed their determination to work together for the success of both Engr. Sule and Senator Wadada, emphasising that the interests of the people and the development of their communities must remain their priority.