Niger 2015: Aliyu’s Chief Of Staff Picks PDP Guber Form

Ahead of the 2015 elections, the chief of staff to the Niger State governor, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, Umar Mohammed Nasko, yesterday picked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship forms.

He picked the forms through the youth groups under the aegis of Ever Green Association.

The coordinator of the groups, Abubakar Suleiman Mokwa who spoke after purchasing the form at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja, said their decision to purchase the form for Nasko was informed by their resolve to allow the youths take over the reigns of leadership in the state.

He stated that over 20 youth groups have so far contributed to the fund for the purchase of the nomination form.

“Nasko represent the youths in the cabinet of the chief servant and he has made us very proud. He is very hardworking, innovative and prudent with resources, and he has never shied away from responsibilities. He has proven to many people that the youths are ready to take the mantle of leadership of the state.”

He said Niger State has enjoyed immensely from the administration of the incumbent Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, who came in 2007 as a youth adding that based on his remarkable achievements, youths and well meaning Nigerlites are poised to ensure a much younger person continue with the good work.

He described Nasko as a good administrator and politician that has requisite experience and love for the people based projects. He added that Nasko is always ready to sacrifice everything for his people.

“Many of our past leaders led this country when they were in their mid-thirties and they performed excellently. Umar Nasko like those leaders have also performed brilliantly in the positions of responsibilities he has so far been saddle with.’’

“He has received tutelage from a technocrat and super administrator, the Chief Servant of Niger State, and we believe he is now very fit to lead us as governor. We believe that he will build on the foundation of good governance, accountability and transparency and the servant leadership style laid by the Chief Servant.”