Coalition of Nassarawo Binyeri Students on Tuesday, endorsed Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi, member representing Nassarawo Binyeri constituency at the House of Assembly for 2nd term.
The students cut across various institutions of learning in the country, threw their weight behind Hon. Umar Nashon, who represents Nasarawo Binyeri, to seek re-election come Governorship and House of Assembly elections.
The delegation who presented an endorsement certificate to the Legislator, also honoured him with the prestigious award tagged, "Icon of Youth Development".
Speaking while receiving the award and the endorsement certificate, Hon. Umar Nashon, appreciated the students coalition for the honour, saying it is a clear indication that the people are noticing what he has done to his electorate.
According to him, their recognition has added value to him, and reiterated his commitment towards providing excellent stewardship to the people of his constituency if given another mandate.
The lawmaker said that education is one of his top priorities and that he will continue to give the best to the students and youths in order to secure a better future for them.
The Chairman of the coalition, Mr Kanane Veren Jediel, said that the endorsement and the award is in recognition of the dynamic leadership style, immense contributions to the educational development and wellbeing of students.
According to Mr. Kanane, the lawmaker is the first recipient of the award and commended him for the developmental programmes he provided in Nassarawo Binyeri constituency.
He stated that Hon. Nashon is the first Member to disburse scholarship to students since the inception of democracy in the constituency; hence, the need to recognize him with such an award.
Also speaking, Com. Innocent Agabus from Taraba State University said that Hon. Nashon, has done above expectations especially in the areas of youth development, lobbying for employments, political appointments, youth and women empowerment among others.
On his part, Com. Yusuf Hamman, Student of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, said that the students in the constituency are proud to have Hon. Umar Nashon as the their representative considering his track record in the area.
He said that the lawmaker is making difference in terms of quality representation and engaging young men into his politics, adding that, Hon. Umar Nashon is the best and that they have no reservation to endorse him as our candidate.
Speaking seperately, Mr. Sani Yahya of Adamawa State University, Yoila Bange ABU Zaria, said that they have not much interest in politics but Abdul-jalil Modibbo who is an Aid to the lawmaker has been an eye of the youth in politics in the area.
The youth added that Abdul Jalil has been coordinating and selling ideas for them to join politics, especially towards the support of Hon. Umar Nashon Gubi, and pledged that they will maintain the tempo as Modibbo is working for them as they expect from him.
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