2027: The governor Bauchi deserves

As the 2027 general election draws nearer, a plethora of politicians have indicated interest in the exalted seat of the Bauchi state governor. High wire politicking has begun across all the political parties just as the jostle for the governorship tickets is already at top gear. Thus, behind the curtain alignments and counter alignments have […]

As the 2027 general election draws nearer, a plethora of politicians have indicated interest in the exalted seat of the Bauchi state governor. High wire politicking has begun across all the political parties just as the jostle for the governorship tickets is already at top gear.

Thus, behind the curtain alignments and counter alignments have characterised the state’s political firmament. This will reach its climax next year at primary elections when delegates will cast ballots to pick governorship flag bearers for all the political parties.

And while all this is going on, the good people of Bauchi State must not only watch but also remain vigilant and alive to their civic responsibilities of carefully and meticulously observing political developments as they unfold, so that when the general election comes, the electorate will make informed decisions. It is a matter of so much importance for Bauchi State to get for itself a governor who is not only a technocrat-politician, but also one who is sincere and beyond mere rhetoric, committed to repositioning the pearl of tourism to greater heights.

Bauchi needs a governor who understands that leadership is a responsibility that must be effectively discharged. One who sees that a leader is a problem solver and not a pharaoh of sort who rules to please themselves. Bauchi deserves a leader who sees himself as a public servant and, therefore, ever willing to listen to the cries of everyone so that in unity and togetherness, the challenges of education, health, security, food insufficiency, poverty and unemployment as well as corruption will be dealt with ruthlessly and permanently.

By 2027, Bauchi State should begin its journey to industrialisation, which is the height of development. The state has a vast arable land suitable for the production of crops and rearing of animals at commercial scale. Harnessing this potential will see to it that food security is enhanced and raw materials for industries such as Zaki Flour and Bauchi Meat Factory will be readily available for production. Also, efforts need to be put to see to the resuscitation of the moribund Bauchi Fertilizer Company, Bauchi Furniture Company, Alind Nigeria, Styer Nigeria, Misau Ceramics and a host of the other state owned factories that are grounded.

Achieving this will see the state bounce back to life and thrive both economically and socially. There will be employment and the state will internally generate revenue more than it has ever done in the past. This means there will be abundant funds to execute developmental projects in such a way that the yearnings and aspirations of the good people of Bauchi State will be met.

 

Jarmajo lives in Misau, Bauchi State.