From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Executive Chairman, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon Nasara Rabo, has commended the Member Representing Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency, Hon Gabriel Saleh Zock for a credible representation.
It would be recalled that the Appeal Court, had on 19th October 2023, declared the March 18, 2023 election of the Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency election inconclusive and ordered a fresh election in the entire Federal Constituency.
However, the Federal lawmaker of the All Progressive Congress (APC) platform, was declared winner during the supplementary election with 42,461, beating his closest rival, Umar Gurara of PDP who polled got 26,208 votes, while Mr Austine Umar of the Labour Party (LP) trailed behind with 2,311 votes.
The Kagarko Council boss, gave the commendation on Friday in a press statement issued to Journalists in Kaduna.
According to him, both the party executive and the constituents across the Federal Constituency are impressed with Zock’s record of achievements since assumption of office within six Months.
He said, Zock had in no small measure advanced the party’s principles and ideals in all ramifications, going by the series of achievements recorded within his second term re-election bid into office.
He lauded the empowerment of 500 women who were selected across the 22 Wards that make up the Federal Constituency with N37 million grants to build their businesses.
He further explained that the Lawmaker recently disbursed the sum of N100 million to smale scale and medium business owners in order to boost economic activities and livelihoods.
Also 4 cars worth N36 million were presented to his party chairmen and Directors of his campaign and 15 million cash gift to religious leaders for their peace effort,” He disclosed.
“As a chairman of kagarko of LGA I laud his performance as one in a million, This is the first of its kind in the history of our constituency.
” We’re so proud to associate with the laudable achievement of Hon. Gabriel Saleh Zock in his quest to bring succour and dividend of democracy closer to the people.
“It is a fact that Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency, has continued to witness tremendous progress in the areas of youth and women empowerment; entrepreneurship and vocational development and provision of social amenities.
“The empowerment program would in no doubt provide succor to the hardworking entrepreneurs with the support and resources they got toward contributing to the local economy and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.
“His re-election bid had not only upheld the party’s principles and ideals of teaching people how to fish, but has shown greater commitment toward fulfilling his promises to the electorate during the last general elections.
“We are very hopeful and optimistic that these gesture will continue to attract more recognition, accolades and entrance of more members into the party’s fold, ahead of the 19th October Council elections.
“With series of achievements recorded so far, I express my support and confidence on the lawmaker ability and capability of attracting development in our Federal Constituency.
“We must not fail to recognise some of the projects and programmes, including sinking of motorised boreholes, scholarships distribution amongst many others” the statement said.
The local government chairman, however, appealed to members of the APC to remain committed and dedicated in order to achieve more victories for the party in future elections.
