The Governor of Niger state Dr. Mu’azu Babanagida Aliyu has intimated that those working against zoning arrangement in the state have conceded to superior arguments adding that they are already working with zone C for the 2015 governorship race. Aliyu’s position was contained in a statement extracted from his address at a courtesy visit yesterday in Minna where 14 female aspirants cutting across elective positions were in attendance. He said while he is delighted women in Niger state have braved all odds to seek for elective positions, they must however observe the zoning arrangements which affects all elective positions in the state. “I am an advocate of zoning formula in Niger state. If not for the zoning arrangement, maybe I wouldn’t be governor today. We have defeated most of the opponents of the existing zoning arrangement in the state but some are still against it but am happy they are yielding already. Whatever position you are looking for, we must stick with the zoning arrangement.” Aliyu said he is happy women are participating in politics. He said there is need for women to continue to vie for elective position adding that it will promote girl child education, ensure gender balance and reduce negative impression against women in politics. He further said women have done very well in his administration since 2007. He added that those who have served as ministers since he assumed office as governor have made the state proud. He also lauded the achievement of women in his cabinet. The Niger state governor therefore expressed optimism that the 14 women will compete favorably well in the primaries and at the polls saying they are qualified academically and administratively to occupy elective positions of their choice. Meanwhile, the leader of the 14 female aspirants, Hajiya Hauwa Usman, thanked the governor for assisting women in the state actualize their ambitions. She said the present administration has recorded the highest number of women in sensitive positions in Niger.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 19:39:03 +0000
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