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A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has declared his intention to vie for the Bauchi state governorship in the 2027 general election.
He made the declaration while addressing party supporters at a political rally on Saturday in Bauchi.
Tuggar said he would contest the election under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to bring positive change to the state.
The ex-minister said he developed a blueprint to guide implementation of his administration’s 10-point agenda to fast track sustainable social and economic development of the state.
He added that the agenda focused on economic diversification, agricultural transformation, livestock development, health, education, and women/youth empowerment.
Others are digital innovation/entrepreneurship development, clean energy, infrastructure and rural development, anti-corruption campaign, improved salaries and welfare for the workers.
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Tuggar said he would initiate sound programmes to promote youth inclusive governance, and encourage community policing through collaboration with the government, security agencies, community and religious leaders, to foster peace and stability if elected as governor of the state.
“I’m standing forward not for power but for service and progress.
“I’m coming forward to build on the legacies of our good leaders and move the state forward,” he stated.
He, therefore, sought the support of the stakeholders to enable him to secure the APC ticket for the governorship election.
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