By Tambaya Julius, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, has commended the party’s candidate for the Kokona/Karu/Keffi Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi, for empowering 550 women with N20,000 each, describing the gesture as a practical demonstration of people-oriented leadership.
Wadada made the commendation during the unveiling of Ogazi’s campaign office and empowerment programme organised by Ogazi in Keffi, where he also donated N2 million to support the initiative.
The APC governorship candidate said governance goes beyond protecting the lives and property of citizens, stressing that true leadership must also create opportunities that improve the standard of living of the people.
“You cannot claim to be protecting lives without caring for those lives. The best way to care for people is to empower them so they can live meaningful lives. Life is meant to be lived, not merely to exist. Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi understands the rudiments of making those alive truly live, and for that, we commend, congratulate and appreciate him,” Wadada said.
He noted that empowerment programmes remain among the most effective ways of reducing poverty and improving livelihoods, adding that Ogazi’s initiative reflects the qualities of a responsive and compassionate leader.
The Nasarawa State APC Chairman, Hon. Dr. Aliyu Bello, described the empowerment programme as unprecedented, applauding Ogazi for demonstrating commitment to the welfare of the people even before securing election into the National Assembly.
“This is leadership in action. Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi has shown commitment to the welfare of our people even before getting to the National Assembly. This aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC’s vision of lifting Nigerians out of poverty,” Bello stated.
The party chairman reiterated the APC’s commitment to fairness, equity and justice, explaining that the party’s zoning arrangement was designed to ensure that every senatorial zone in the state has the opportunity to produce the governor.
“APC is a party rooted in fairness and equity. We decided to adhere to the principle of zoning because the Keffi Zone has spent about 20 years without producing the governor. This arrangement is for the benefit of future generations so that even children from less privileged backgrounds can aspire to become governors someday,” he said.
Bello added that after the Keffi Zone completes its expected eight-year tenure, the governorship position would rotate to the Lafia Zone.
“We must understand that zoning is not for our personal benefit. Most of us are already above 60 years of age. It is about securing the future for the younger generation and sustaining equity across the state,” he added.
In his remarks, Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi urged beneficiaries of the empowerment programme to make productive use of the financial support provided to expand their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
Ogazi also appreciated Governor Abdullahi Sule for the ongoing infrastructural development across Nasarawa State, especially the construction of flyovers in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Mararaba in Karu Local Government Area.
He further called on the people of Nasarawa State to support Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada in the 2027 governorship election, describing him as a man of integrity with the capacity to consolidate on the achievements of Governor Abdullahi Sule.
“If we elect Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as governor in 2027, he will build on the good legacy of Governor Abdullahi Sule and take Nasarawa State to greater heights,” Ogazi said.
