By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
The Amalgamated Union of Bauchi State Students Union of the All Progressive Congress (APC) supporters have unanimously approved the endorsement of the candidacy of Rtd Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar as governor of the State during Saturday March 18 elections.
The group made their positions at an interactive meeting with all the 20 LGA executive members held at Double Four Hall on Thursday in Bauchi.
The Campaign Director of Students’ Affairs to Ambassador Sadique Baba Abubakar who doubles as former President of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS), Comrade Farouk Saleh Toro, disclosed on Thursday, that Bauchi state students have now shifted their loyalty to the Governorship candidature of Ambassador Sadique Baba Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said that the students expressed optimism that, if voted as Bauchi Governor, the retired Chief of Air Staff will revamp the education sector as well rekindle the hope of the students.
Comrade Saleh Toro said the gathering aimed to endorse the Gubernatorial candidate of the APC. He also said it will deliberate on issues bordering on the plight of the Bauchi state students, especially, the lingering problem of scholarship in the State.
“The students are gathered here to endorse the candidacy of APC, Ambassador Sadique Baba Abubakar, because of the good intention he has towards the educational development of Bauchi state”, he said.
According to him, the present administration in the state does not have concern for the plight of the students due to its failure to pay scholarships, JAMB, WAEC or NECO fees for the students.
According to him, education is the backbone of every society and any society that didn't prioritise education is bound to collapsed. He noted that Bauchi State has the highest number of dropouts and out-of-school children in the entire country.
In his appreciation speech, the All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Ambassador Sadique Baba Abubakar, thanked the Students for their foresight and courage.
Air Marshal was ably represented by his deputy, Alhaji Shehu Aliyu, who urged the students to organise themselves in order and maintain a sense of maturity during the remaining electioneering period.
He appealed to them to come out enmass and vote for APC in all elective positions in the State, from top to bottom.
The interactive occasion saw the presence of the Student leaders across all the 20 LGA of the State as well as other top party stakeholders. NNL.