Bauchi D/Gov solicits prayers, support to succeed

By Ahmed Kaigama

Support

Alhaji Auwal Jatau, the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, has appealed to residents to keep praying and supporting Gov. Bala Mohammed’s administration to succeed in delivering more democracy dividends.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Jatau replaced Alhaji Baba Tela for the second term of Mohammed and was inaugurated on May 29.

He made the call in an interview with newsmen shortly after they were sworn in in Bauchi, saying citizens of the state have done everything to them.

He said Bauchi people have given them the mandate to pilot the affairs of the state because of the confidence they invested in them.

“Our people made a wise decision by re-electing Gov. Bala Mohammmed for another four years to continue with the good work he is doing.

“I want the citizens to have confidence in us, we will do our best and torch all the sectors; education, health and infrastructure, among others.

“That is why we need continued support and prayers for Bala Mohammmed and Auwal Jatau government to succeed in its avowed determination to uplift the state,” he said.

Jatau also said the support of the people would the administration to complete the good works “my principal, Gov. Mohammmed, has started”.

The deputy governor stated that no leader has the intention to fail, but upon assumption into office they were overwhelmed by challenges and unexpected issues.

Jatau assured that Mohammmed has a lot of good plans for the state and would perform well in office, calling for the understanding of citizens as the new administration is set for greater heights.

He described Mohammed as a bold, determined, dogged and persevered man, saying “we are all out to build another and different Bauchi state”.

(NAN)