23rd May, 2015
Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State said on Friday said that he would dedicate his second term in office to pursue policies that would impact more on the lives of the ordinary people.
Al-Makura said this in an interview with NAN shortly after the Special Juma’at Servicer at the Lafia Central Mosque.
According to the governor, the policy thrust of his administration will be in the areas that the masses will reap the dividends of democracy, including security and their well-being.
Al-Makura thanked the people of the state for their prayers and support in the last four years.
“Government will continue to sustain those little things we have been doing that add value to the ordinary man and to continue to enhance peace, security and good governance.
“These are our pre-occupations and that is why we are making this Friday a very ceremonial one; it is a Friday that we give gratitude to and praises to Almighty God who has seen us through the past four years and has strengthened our minds to the covenant we have with the people of Nasarawa state.”
He also urged the electorate to have trust in the incoming APC government at the centre as it will save Nigerian from its present predicaments.
“We as leaders of the people in our various states should continue to pray for God’s deliverance, guidance and direction. and above all for Almighty God to direct the affairs of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, who will govern this country at a very difficult time,” the governor said.
Al-Makura also prayed God to grant the president-elect the wisdom, capacity and endurance to chart a new course that will lead to the benefit of every citizen.
Meanwhile, the Chief Imam of Lafia, Malam Dalhatu Dahiru, after the Juma’at prayers, prayed for the success of the next political dispensation as well as for peace and unity of the country.