By Samson Obande,  Lafia

Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, APC governorship hopeful in Nasarawa State, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure drive in northern Nigeria and pledged to sustain Governor Abdullahi Sule’s development strides if elected in 2027.

Wadada spoke on Monday at the flag-off of the upgrade of the 22km Kwarto Junction–Onda–Kana–Apawu Road in Nasarawa Local Government Area.

He listed the Sokoto–Badagry Highway, Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road, Kaduna–Birnin Gwari–Jebba Road and Kano–Daura–Katsina Road as evidence of the Tinubu administration’s commitment to northern infrastructure.

He also cited the proposed dual carriageway linking Akwanga, Jos, Bauchi, Gombe, Biu and Maiduguri, as well as the North Central Development Commission headquartered in Lafia, as efforts to attract federal presence to the state.

The senator said APC leaders at all levels had contributed to development and urged supporters to shun violence.

“While they are breaking billboards and organising thugs to create violence in our communities, we are putting ourselves together to deliver services to the people,” he said.

Wadada described leadership as service, responsibility and accountability, noting that the road project would connect communities, boost economic activity and complement Governor Sule’s infrastructure and investment drive.

He disclosed that he had facilitated N240 million constituency projects for the area, including primary health care centres in Nasarawa, Loko and Ajuye.

The lawmaker, who said he has so far secured employment for over 200 youths across the state, promised to respect traditional institutions and ensure peaceful political engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.

He assured that an APC administration under him would build on Governor Sule’s achievements and improve infrastructure and public services.