The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Kaduna State, Usman Shehu Bawa ABG a former member of the House of Representatives, has stressed the importance of media collaboration in promoting good governance and addressing the challenges facing the state.
Alhaji Bawa made this known during a courtesy visit to FRCN where he highlighted the need for collective efforts to improve security, enhance livelihoods, and drive development across Kaduna State.
The aspirant, who spoke about his humble background, described the visit as his first courtesy call and emphasised the power of the media in informing, educating, and mobilising the public towards achieving meaningful societal development.
He expressed optimism that Kaduna State could become better noting that addressing insecurity and improving the living conditions of residents would require cooperation between the government, the media, and the people.
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Shehu pledged that, if elected governor of Kaduna State his administration would promote equitable distribution of the state’s budget and ensure that development reaches all parts of the state.
He also proposed town hall meetings across the different zones of Kaduna State to encourage citizens to contribute to governance particularly in developing sustainable solutions to insecurity and other pressing challenges.
The PDP aspirant further stressed the need for leaders to prioritise the actual needs of the people assuring that his administration would focus on policies and programmes that directly improve their welfare and livelihoods.
He called for collaboration across all levels of society, maintaining that sustainable development could only be achieved when leaders and citizens work together towards a common goal.