Deputy Senate President Mentions New State That Should be Created, Gives Reason
- Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has vowed to work with Senator Muntari Dan-Dutse to see to the establishment of a new 'Karaduwa' state
- Barau noted that the agitation of the Karaduwa people was welcome, saying the people were agrarian and had everything to gain with this move
- According to Barau, the creation of a new state would be apt, adding that it would bring meaningful development to people in that region of Katsina
Katsina - Senator Barau Jibrin said he would work with a colleague in the national assembly, Senator Muntari Dan-Dutse, the lawmaker representing the Funtua Senatorial district in Katsina, in ensuring that a new state is created.
The deputy senate president explained that the creation of the 'Karaduwa' state was appropriate, adding that it would bring meaningful development to the people of the affected region, aside from the attraction of economic prosperity.
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Barau speaks on Karaduwa state
According to Channels TV, the lawmaker noted that the agitation of the Karaduwa people was welcome, saying the people had everything to gain as a state.
His statement reads in part:
"I welcome the agitation by Karaduwa people, they are agrarian and they have all it takes to have a state. The agitation is apt and germane and I am supporting them even though it’s a bit difficult but is possible.”
The deputy senate president made this known while speaking at the Funtua township at the official flag-off of the distribution of Ramadan food items and the empowerment of thousands of youths and women.
The programme was organised by Senator Muntari Dan-Dutse, chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TetFund and the lawmaker representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Katsina state.
Governor Radda appeals to Kaduna people
At the same event, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state also appealed to the people not to sell the items given to them.
He urged them to continue to support the current administration with prayers, particularly in the holy month of Ramadan.
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The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Faruk Jobe, highlighted some of his achievements in all sectors so far, which he noted included education, agriculture, economics, healthcare and security.
On his part, Senator Muntari Dan-Dutse explained that he was working for the progress of the people despite the economic and security challenges in the country.
He said he facilitated the creation of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Funtua and stated that it would be launched in due course.
Creation of 31 states 'dead on arrival'
Legit.ng earlier reported that the proposal for creating 31 new states in the House of Representatives was said to be dead on arrival.
Political analyst Rotimi Sulyman said during an exclusive interview that state creation was not the way forward for Nigeria.
The political commentator said the proposal was rejected by socio-political groups, like the Afenifere, Arewa Consultative Forum.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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