By Golok Nanmwa,Jos
A group, the Future and Nentawe has called on Women in Plateau state to vote massively for the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress( APC) Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, in the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in the state stressing that the Candidate has the interest of them at heart .
The convener of the group Comrade Awalme Gowal, made this know during the sensitisation of women at Bukuru Market in Kugiya in Jos South local government council of the state on Wednesday
Gowal who spoke on behalf of the group told the women that if elected Dr Nentawe would empower them massively and make life easier for the common man .
In his words ” The Candidate of the APC Dr Nentawe Yilwatda has the best blueprint for the people of the state as he has assured women youths and vulnerable people in the State that if voted into office, would set aside 10% of the State IGR to address issues which affect them and ensure an enabling environment which would make them maximise their potential .
The Group further presented Aprons and cash donation to some women in the market to boost their business .
Also speaking at the occasion ,Coordinator of the group Zumnan Rengshwat added that Dr Nentawe would carry women along in governance and transform rural communities if elected .
Youth coordinator of Generation Next Movement Donald Nimmak who spoke earlier said the APC Candidate Dr Nentawe has pledged to unite the people and boost the economy of the State if voted into office in 2023 ,”His manifesto tagged ACCESS will govern Plateau without any discrimination of tribe or religion.””he added .
He called on the women to campaign and vote massively for the Candidate in the forthcoming poll.
A woman leader at the market Mrs Martina Izang ,described Dr Nentawe as a good man who would perform excellently well if elected Governor ,she vowed to work to ensure his victory in the poll as well as other APC Candidate.
Mrs Izang said ” The work must start from the grassroots; these women will work from the ward to the local government levels to gather more people towards our cause in 2023,” she said.
Martina added that we are aware of the plans the APC Candidate Dr Nentawe has for the state and they would support him to achieve this ambition .
We are confident that Nentawe would revamp Plateau ,we urge him to work with women ,it is essential that women are given more chances to hold political offices, as their population in every jurisdiction cannot be overlooked.
Our correspondent reports that The Future and Nentawe is a conglomeration of progressive, young, vibrant and active youths who share a common drive in the vision and aspiration of Dr Nentawe Yilwatda for the seat of the governor of Plateau state.
It is is a movement aimed towards injecting ideas as a campaign network through its various programs and engagements to project the vision of Dr Nentawe in good and appealing light.
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