The Nasarawa Patriotic Youth Alliance (NPYA), a pro-democracy group, has called on the Director-General of National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr Silas Agara, to join the 2027 governorship race in the state.

The State Coordinator of the group, Malam Abubakar Hamza, made the call during its Local Government town hall meeting and grassroot engagement, held in Lafia, the state capital.

Hamza commended Mr Agara’s leadership and policies that resonate with the people

” The people of Nasarawa State, from 13 Local Government areas and the grassroots, during our town hall meeting, unanimously agree and humbly request you to consider running for the office of Governor Nasarawa State during the 2027 general election.

” During these town hall meetings and political engagement with our people at the local government and grassroots level across the state, the entire people agreed and accepted to adopt you as their candidate for Governor in Nasarawa State.

” While acknowledging your leadership qualities, vision, and commitment to our state’s development which echoes with our believe and ideology, and we believe you have the potential to bring positive change we so much desire.”

Hamza said that the Youth of Nasarawa believe Mr Silas Agara is the ideal candidate to occupy the governorship seat in 2027 due to his impressive credentials in governance, leadership, and community service.

” As a pragmatic leader who has served Nasarawa State and Nigeria since 2003, we all believe you posses the necessary qualities to lead the state to greater heights.

” As a role model for the youth in Nasarawa State, they acknowledge your remarkable legacy on championing youth empowerment initiatives, placing many young people in leadership positions, providing economic empowerment, and facilitating higher educational attainment.

” The people of Nasarawa recognised your record as an astute administrator which is evident in your significant contributions to the successes of various administrations in in the state.

” Mr Agara served as Commissioner, Special Adviser, and Deputy Governor under former governor Abdullahi Adamu (2003-2007), Aliyu Akwe Doma (2007-2009) and Umaru Tanko Al-makura (2011-2019). “

The youth leader also said that the people also recognised the landmark impact Agara made in the sporting sector of the state and the nation.

” As the current Chairman of the National League one, National President Karate Federation of Nigeria, Vice President Union of African Karate Federation (UAKF) which are the key enablers in promoting grassroots and national sports development.

” You have achieved so much that it can hardly be overlooked. Your approach to politics and governance is devoid of ethnic and religious considerations, demonstrated by your fair distribution of resources and empowerment across all boards, faiths, and creeds. “

He said that as a successful entrepreneur who understand the importance of investments in agriculture, real estate, and hospitality, Agara expertise could drive economic growth in Nasarawa which the people are highly optimistic about.

” These initiatives and policies demonstrate your potential as a preferred candidate for Governor of Nasarawa as echoed by the entire people of the state.

” We believe in your impressive credentials and achievements. We, the Nasarawa Patriotic Youths Alliance (NAPYA) especially the citizens at the grassroots level appeal to you to join the Nasarawa governorship race in 2027.

” We believe in Silas Ali Agara for Governor in 2027,” he said. (NAN)