…to commence work on Keana-Abuni road, Doma market
Governor Abdullahi Sule said he has given approval for the sum of five hundred million naira to Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency (NSHIA), with a view to providing affordable healthcare services to the people.
This is just as Governor Sule said he has also approved an additional two hundred and fifty million naira for the state’s revolving drug scheme in order to provide quality and affordable drugs across public health facilities in the state.
The Governor made this known when he hosted the Alago Nation led by their paramount traditional ruler, the Andoma of Doma, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Ahmadu Aliyu Oga Onawo, who were on a solidarity visit at the Government House on Wednesday.
He assured the delegation that his administration is putting things in order towards constructing the Keana-Abuni road, with presently the design for the Doma market ongoing.
Governor Sule used the opportunity of the visit to appreciate the Alago nation for their support before, during, and after the 2023 general elections.
He further assured them that their son, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe will be the first deputy governor in the political history of Nasarawa State to be in office for eight years.
The Governor said he has forgiven everyone since the supreme court judgement that reaffirmed his election.
He however called on the Alago nation to learn from the experience of the past, keeping at the back of their minds that government will only reward those who worked for the success of the administration at the polls.
He also assured the people of the state that his administration has stockpiled food items, with plans finalized to commence distribution of food items across the state on Friday, aimed at alleviating the suffering of the people as a result of the prevailing economic hardship.
Governor Sule said the distribution of the food items will cut across political party affiliation, stressing the need for the food items to reach those in dire need without regards to whether they are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or not.
He equally used the opportunity to commend illustrious sons and daughters of Alago, both in and out of government for their various contributions towards making Nasarawa State and Nigeria as a whole great.
Earlier in his opening remarks, leader of the Alago nation delegation, the Andoma of Doma, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Ahmadu Aliyu Oga Onawo, said they were at the Government House to congratulate Governor Sule over his recent victory at the supreme court.
The royal father added that the Alago nation were at the Government House to also thank the Governor for giving their son, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe the opportunity to serve as his deputy for a record second term.
The Andoma assured Governor Sule of the continued support and loyalty from the Alago people.
