Tunji Wusu –

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, a former governor of Kano and the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has urged the Arewa Traders Association in the Federal Capital Territory and the 19 northern states to support Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, in his difficult job of sanitizing the city.

When the Association’s Chairman, Alhaji Adam Hassan Ibrahim, and his colleagues paid a courtesy call to the APC National Working Committee on Tuesday, Ganduje made the appeal.

The FCT Minister has committed to take action against the threat posed by herdsmen and unlawful trafficking in the FCT, according to checks.

Addressing his visitors, Ganduje informed them that the former Rivers State governor was dedicated to provide an enabling environment for lawful commercial operations to prosper in the FCT.

“We thank you for your contribution during our electioneering campaign, particularly on some of your party publications,” he stated.

“We can’t underestimate you in terms of taking our party to the next level because we don’t know how many traders we have in Nigeria or Arewa as a geopolitical zone.”

“All we know is that you are numerous, that you are building, and that you have a multiplier effect in terms of improving the lives of Nigerians.”

“Trading is a natural phenomenon in terms of economic development. Legal trading can be found everywhere.

“We have heard your plea that you would like to be involved and participate in all facets of Nigerian administration, particularly with regard to appointments and the creation of a trading-friendly climate.

“I can guarantee you, Mr. President, that he is creating a conducive climate for you to carry out your lawful actions.

We all understand how crucial security is to traders because without it, there can be no commerce, no marketing, and most importantly, no feeding. He is working extremely hard to improve the security of this country.

You have a capable, honorable minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the former governor of River State. Wike is a native of a large metropolis and has been given the responsibility of running the FCT, which is also a large city.

In order for him to establish a respectable climate for commercial activities in the megacity of Abuja, I implore you to work with him.

He prioritizes security as his top program. whatever he indicated, and I have no doubt that he will enhance Abuja’s transportation system.

“As traders, you understand the significance of transportation in the city. He would enhance city lighting so that trading may occur at night if there is light in Abuja.

“We thank you for coming, and we have taken note of your request; we assure you that as a political party, we will also involve you in our political party activities.”

Earlier in his remarks, Alhaji Adam Hassan Ibrahim asked the APC national chairman to use his good offices to obtain Arewa Traders favor in the Tinubu administration.

He notably mentioned the stinging effect of the elimination of gasoline subsidies on members of his organization.

“Sir, our members are facing economic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the removal of fuel subsidies, the high rate of exchange, and insecurity in many parts of the country,” he stated. As a result, we are requesting your support and intervention.

“I hope to call on all of our governors to urgently look into traders’ activities, which will boost economic activity, lessen hardship and general insecurity in the States.”

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