Hausa Traders In Kogi State Elect New Chairman, Applauds Governor Ododo’s Leadership Style
By Abubakar Suleman
Members of the Hausa Community resident in Lokoja, and other local government areas of kogi state have elected its new chairman , and his executive members to run the affairs of the association for the next four years.
In a colourful gathering of several stakeholders from Hausa community in kogi state, the newly elected state chairman, after election, Mallam Aliyu Garba scored 82 votes against his opponent, Alhaji Sani Hassan who polled 44 votes.
The newly elected secretary, AbdulQadir Ibrahim who was elected unopposed scored 123 votes, while the elected treasurer, Mallam Lawali Muktar scored 58 votes.
The newly elected chairman thanked all the delegates who came from different Hausa groups Accross Kogi state, saying that he would not betrayed the confidence reposed In him.
He commended the Executive Governor of kogi state, Ahmed Usman Ododo for creating a level playing ground for both Indigenes and non-indigenes in the state, according to him, “Governor Ahmed Ododo’s humility, tolerance and accommodation in leadership has endeared him to many including the Hausa community in kogi state”,
Alhaji Garba expressed confidence in the leadership style of the state governor, noting that his detribalised stance and swift responses to security issues could not be overlooked as that was the hallmark of a good leader”,
He said: “As Hausa Traders Association in kogi state, we have enjoyed unprecedented business patronage from the state government , apart from swift responses to security issues that has to do with the protection of our businesses, lives and property in all parts of the state.
“As Hausas, we have no fear to live and transact businesses in kogi state, as a result of the responsible leadership of Governor Ododo who has shown to us that it is possible for a political leader in Nigeria to completely downplay ethnicity and religion in governance and resource distribution despite the ethnic complexity of Nigeria.”
He therefore appreciated the advisory role of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir, Maigari Of Lokoja, Markafi 1V for his unprecedented support to Hausa traders in the state headquarters, Lokoja and kogi state in entirety.
