By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
Bauchi State Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hajiya Hajara Yakubu Wanka has applauded Governor Bala Mohammed and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State for creating enabling environment for women participation in the forthcoming Local Government (LG) Elections.
Hajara Wanka said that the move by Governor Mohammed and the party leadership underscores the recognition of women contributions in National Development and their ability to manage high level positions effectively in the State.
The Commissioner was speaking on behalf of the women contestants during the flag off campaign of Bauchi State LG elections at the Dr. Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square in the Government House Bauchi, on Wednesday 7th August, 2024.
Wanka reminded the teeming crowd that the favourable disposition of Governor Bala Mohammed to women participating in the LG elections should not be surprising considering the number of women serving in the cabinet.
“There are five women serving as commissioners and so many others in different different capacities, manning high level agencies”.
” I made bold to say that Women are well represented in the cabinet of His Excellency and they are performing well too, I must. This is because of the tremendous support we are getting from His Excellency by providing the enabling environment for us to showcase our capabilities as cabinet members. We sincerely appreciate you sir for giving us such rare privilege”, said Hajara Wanka.
While wishing wishing all the PDP contestants in the LG elections, Wanka also expressed her optimism on the ability of the Women contestants as chairmen and councillors in bringing development to their respective communities.
Our correspondent reports that the Commissioner’s goodwill message attracted a rousing applause from the tumultuous party supporters that attended the flag off campaign ceremony.