Legislature
Barau promises not to disappoint his constituency in Kano
***As Kano APC leaders describe performance as exceptional, impressive
The Deputy President of the Senate, senator Barau Jibrin has promised not to disappoint his constituents, Kano state and the country at large on the mandate given to him.
Senator Barau who represents Kano North Senatorial District is the only APC senator that survived the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) tsunami in Kano
Barau who made the promise when the party leaders led by their chairman, Hon. Sani Mukaddas paid him a courtesy call on Monday at the Senate, Abuja, thanked the party leaders for their support, assuring them that, ‘’I will not let you down’’
According to him, the excellent leadership provided by the party led to the success of the APC in the senatorial district during the election.
A statement by his special adviser on Media and publicity
Ismail Mudashir indicated that Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District had ealier applauded the Deputy President of the Senate, describing him as an exceptional lawmaker and leader.
Mukaddas told the lawmaker that his performance as a senator representing Kano North from 2015 to date has been outstanding and impressive.
“The projects you have provided across the 13 local government areas of our senatorial district, Kano North are evidence of your outstanding performance. We are grateful,” the party leader said.
He said the party leadership was not surprised when Senator Barau emerged as the Deputy President of the Senate on June 13, this year, unopposed.
“We are not surprised when you emerged as the Deputy President of the Senate unopposed. This shows you have the support of your colleagues. We are also with you 100 percent and we are proud of you. You have impacted positively on every household in our senatorial district,” he said.
The party leader also hailed the emergence of the former governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the National Chairman of the APC. Ganduje is also from Kano North.