Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo said in Kaduna yesterday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not under any form of threat whatsoever, regardless of the efforts of the opposition to displace it.
“We must shun all overtures by those who are bent on destroying the party and be unified in our quest to strengthen a party that has made its mark and improve the lives and wellbeing of our citizens,” he said.
Sambo also enumerated the various programmes being carried out by the Jonathan administration across the North, pointing out that when completed, such projects will impact positively on the economy of the North and generate employment.These include the 700 MW thermal Zungeru plant and the 350 MW hydro plant in Mambilla, Taraba State .
The VP in a veiled rebuttal of allegations that the Jonathan Administration has done little or nothing for the North said: “The Kaduna/Abuja fast rail line is near completion. When completed, the project will not only boost trade and commerce, but will bring development closer to our door steps. This is to the fact that we have already benefited from the Lagos/Kaduna/Kano narrow gauge line. The idea is that Kaduna will be the industrial hub that will supply Abuja and other parts of this country.
“The recent approval of N1.6 trillion which will be spread over six years is another bold initiative at ensuring that we bequeath the best quality education to the oncoming generation by laying a solid education foundation. Of particular mention is the construction of 12 new federal universities of which, the President has approved the construction of nine in the northern part of this country.
Sambo said Kaduna State remains a PDP state contrary to suggestions that the opposition is making an inroad.
He said: “This state has always been a PDP state and collectively, we should all strive to maintain the status quo not withstanding that we are under no threat. Our meeting today is party of the requirement of the party constitution to meet regularly to discuss issues affecting the party at the state level.
“Let us settle down and examine the party’s opportunities ad strength so as to consolidate on our established potency. Let me assure you that at the national level, all hands are on deck to ensure that the party continues to grow from strength to strength and to assure you that the transformation agenda of Mr. President is on course.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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