Why I’m Gunning for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Seat – Muktar Shagaya
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Why I’m Gunning for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Seat – Muktar Shagaya
By Kaosara Olayemi Oladimeji
A leading aspirant for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency under All Progressives Congress, APC, Muktar Shagaya has, among other reasons, said he would harness economic opportunities of both Ilorin West and Asa local governments to improve wellbeing of his constituents, if given the privilege to serve.
Shagaya, a graduate of International Relations disclosed this on Monday during an interactive session with Association of Kwara State Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) at his Ilorin GRA Residence.
He said he’s gunning for the Ilorin West/Asa Federal Seat in order to, “Use agriculture, pottery and tourism to develop our constituency. For instance, the Cashew in Asa local government has huge economic benefits in the international market.
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“Therefore, we can get our people involved to improve their standard of living. The same thing is applicable to pottery and cherished Ilorin Emirate Tradition/Culture via tourism,” he added.
The Business Development Expert said his aspiration was born out of desire to accelerate development of the two local government areas within the constituency and Kwara State at large.
His words: “I am running to better the lot of my people irrespective of their social or economic status. As young person with wide exposure, I want to replicate and attract good things have seen in other parts of Nigeria and beyond here. I believe we can achieve much more by getting involved in governance and policies making”.
Shagaya hinted that his ongoing engagement of different groups and stakeholders will be used to develop workable and implementable legislative agenda and blueprint for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
Speaking on his chance of clinching APC ticket, Shagaya expressed optimism in winning the forthcoming primary election, noting that acceptability of his candidacy among party faithful is growing daily.
“I am working hard to get the party ticket but God has the final say on every matter. We enjoy good acceptability rating among party members in the two local government areas. We just met APC members from Magaji Ngeri ward of Ilorin West local government who came to show their solidarity and support.
Earlier, ASKOMP Chairman and Publisher of Informant247, Shola Salihu Taofeek said the association comprises trained journalists who always uphold ethics of the profession.
