The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has described Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as a dependable ally for the good job done in the helms of affairs of the state.

“With his (El-Rufai) combination of intellect and determination, he has put in motion policies and programs that are truly reforming the state and invigorating its economy.

“His track record speaks for him. I commend his work and am glad that he has lent his support to the task that stands before us,” Tinubu said this at the APC’s presidential rally at Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Tuesday.

Addressing the APC supporters, Tinubu thanked them for the warm reception they accorded him during his previous visits to the state, especially the recent meeting with the Arewa Joint Committee the Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit.

He said: “What anyone who visits the Centre of Learning quickly learns is that you are a resilient and industrious citizenry.

“You have the skills and talent to prosper as individuals, as a state and as a nation with a destiny no one can take away from you. You exemplify the best of our diverse and beloved nation.”

Tinubu further told the APC supporters that he was in Kaduna to seek their support to become Nigeria’s President in 2023, saying he has the track record of bringing alive the hopes of the citizens with “people-oriented governance”.

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“With your support, my team and I will improve the economy, secure the peace, promote industry, grow more food, and create more and better jobs for the average person.

“Given the opportunity, we shall reform the power sector such that light is brought into every home and productive work afforded every pair of willing hands.

“My administration will improve the education system for all our children including those who seem to have been rejected and forgotten and renew hope nationwide.

“Those who grow our food will be helped to produce more and earn more. You farmers who feed this nation, your dignity and pride will be restored,” the APC presidential flag-bearer stated.

On his part, Governor El-Rufai thanked the people of the North-West zone and particularly Kaduna State for massive turn out, saying they have shown where they stand in the 2023 presidential race.

Also speaking at the rally, the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, thanked the people for turning out in their large numbers, saying this has shown that the state belongs to the APC.

He described Tinubu as the only candidate who can better pilot the affairs of the country having delivered in Lagos, adding that “when he gets there, he will never forget Arewa”.

Others at the rally were the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Sen. Kashim Shettima, and members of the party’s National Working Committee, amongst others.

The Star