By Golok Nanmwa, Jos

Since assumption of office , the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has been working so hard to empower his Constituents as well as provide dividends of democracy .

It could be recalled that two years ago Hon Yusuf Gagdi after wining his elections unveiled the blueprint to the people of his Constituency .

Speaking at an event in Pankshin then , Gagdi, who was elected on the platform of APC, assured the people of the constituency of qualitative representation.

He explained that the blueprint, which emanated from his constituents themselves, was aimed at ensuring even development in the constituency.

According to him, the blueprint covers infrastructure, education, health, water, agriculture and human capital development, among others.

He added that the blueprint would also serve as a guide to his successors.

“During campaigns, I promised to ensure quality representation and part of it is drawing a blueprint that will guide us.

In his words then “Today, we are here to unveil this document which covers infrastructure, education, water, agriculture, health and human capital development.

“This document emanated from the people because I believe my constituents should tell me what they want, not me sitting in Abuja and deciding for them.

“This blueprint will remain valid, even when I might have finished my tenure as your representative, because it is a well-researched document,” he said.

Gagdi called for prayers and support to succeed, adding that the task of meeting the needs of the constituency was a collective one.

He promised to use his office to lobby for projects that would uplift the living standard of the people, as contained in the blueprint.

Two years after , his constituents said he has done so well and deserves to be reelected .

Most of them said the lawmaker has not failed them .

An All Progressive Congress APC member in Kanke Miss Winifred Bitrus ,said Gagdi is a blessing to the people of his constituency.

“We from PKK are proud of Gagdi. We are overwhelmed by his performance and we will support him to do better,” she said.

“Gagdi has proven his critics wrong within a short time , she said i am a supporter of the lawmaker by conviction and not convenience, he has done well despite all the litigations challenging his victory .”

Pius Dale , a member of his constituency from Pankshin LGA who spoke to our correspondent said the lawmaker has done so well and deserves to reelected .

He also urged other lawmakers to emulate him.

Dale said ,Gagdi has done so well in empowering of youths , women ,aged as well as seeking for Jobs for his constituents .

Gagdi has been carrying out some projects that are beneficial to his people .

In his words , Gagdi has proven beyond every doubt that he has the people of his constituency at heart , if he decides to re- contest i and my family members would support him , he added .

Another constituent ,Mr Sati Bulus who spoke to our correspondent hailed the lawmaker for his efforts at providing dividends of democracy to his people .

“I am solidly behind him if he seeks re- election .

“Gagdi has become a reference point for legislative excellence in whom the electorate of PKK are well pleased,”
Bulus stressed .

He advised the lawmaker to remain focused in his efforts to bring development to the constituency, adding that “we appreciate the much he has done for us and for the state in general, he is truly our representative at the house of representative .
It could be recalled that a Group operating under aegis of Youths for Positive Change ( YPC) recently said that the achievements of Hon Yusuf Babayo Adamu Gagdi the Federal House of Representatives member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke constituency of Plateau State has shown that there is no vacancy in the zone come 2023 .

Convener of the group Williams Golop
further said in a statement that Gagdi’s
achievement in less than two years as a federal lawmaker has brought development to his constituency .

“As a group we commend Gagdi for all the development he has brought to PKK, the zone has witnessed unequalled development since he came on board as a federal lawmaker . they added

The group said that “today Gagdi’s projects presence is being felt in all the rural and sub-urban communities of PKK , which has never happened in the history of the zone .

We endorse him as our candidate for house of representatives come 2023 and we call on him to contest .

We called on other lawmakers from the state to emulate the lawmaker who is also the chairman house committee on Navy .

“Gagdi has proven that he is determined to free his constituents from abject and dehumanising conditions of poverty that characterise village communities.”

The statement reads that Gagdi has done well in Youth empowerment, tackling poverty and overall good governance since he assumed office .

“We commend Gagdi for his all inclusive governance. “
The group noted that through his empowerment programme, many people of the area have been positively touched. “Gagdi has given the people of PKK Constituency effective, qualitative and purposeful representation. He has put food on the tables of many people. The thousands of beneficiaries of his empowerment programme can now take care of themselves and their respective families. This is unprecedented in the history of PKK Constituency”, the message read in part.

The group prayed for God’s guidance and protection upon the lawmaker and pledged its unalloyed support for him

“I call on people of his constituency and Plateau to support him at all times as he has proven to be a worthy leader .”

“Let us be fair to Gagdi and encourage him to do more while we should try hard to ignore mischief makers .

Another group a Political think-tank, the PKK Political Credibility Group, described the Federal House of Representatives Member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke constituency of Plateau State Hon Yusuf Babayo Adamu Gagdi as a progressive who has the interest of the people and Plateau state at heart .

The group also appealed to the Federal lawmaker to re- contest as they are solidly behind him .

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Jos and sign by the Convener of the group Gogop George .

The group further said that Gagdi’s achievement in less than two years as a federal lawmaker has brought development to his constituency .

“Gagdi has portrayed himself as one of the most remarkable leader in Plateau state.”

To us Gagdi is the only one who can represent the interest of the youth , women ,aged and others and defeat any candidate of other parties in the state comfortable in PKK come 2023 .

Gagdi is a detribalized Nigerian who has carried all along since he became a lawmaker .

The statement further reads that ” To us Gagdi is a marketable material for the All Progressive Congress in PKK come 2023 .”

“The achievements of Hon Yusuf Babayo Adamu Gagdi the has shown that there is no vacancy in the zone come 2023 .”

“His good works are there for all to see , he has stood out so tall “.

“Yusuf Babayo Adamu Gagdi is the only one in PKK who can represent the interest of the youth and defeat any candidate of other parties .”

They further said Babayo is a man of performance and integrity and he would appeal to the electorate during the 2023 elections .

The group also appealed to the people of PKK to support Gagdi and the APC at all times .

Babayo has demonstrated his preparedness for public service by his incontestable public-spirited disposition and commitment to the welfare of his people, thus solidifying his political credibility and enhancing his electability.”

While commending Gagdi for “striving to attract projects and development to his zone ” the group urged the electorate to support him for a second term as their Federal legislator, noting that “a return of Gagdi to the Federal House would consolidate on gains made so far .”

Recently it could recalled that the atmosphere in Dengi, headquarters of Kanam LGA was hilarious as chants of “PKK SAI DANMALIKI” rents the air, with another set of people; youths and women alike, received motorcycles, sewing, as well as grinding machines, as part of the constituency intervention program of the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi.

Alongside the items enumerated were hundreds of bags of fertilizer which were distributed to beneficiaries.

A farmer from Kanam, who gave his name as Alhaji Shehu said the lawmaker is a blessing to farmers ,he has done a lot to empower farmers in our zone ,he added .

He said the tens of bills and motions so far sponsored by Rt Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi in the discharge of his core legislative functions, as well as leading his committee members on oversight visits to all naval formations across the country, has qualified the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency as an all round legislator who balances his lawmaking functions with constituency development.

Meanwhile Gagdi has reiterated his commitment towards ensuring that all electoral wards in the constituency have a share of dividends of representation.

Gagdi was speaking at the presentation of T shirts, Caps and a digital score card board by a group called ” Gagdi Ambassadors”

Represented by his senior legislative aides, Mizim Dagung, the lawmaker appreciated the youth group for donating their time and resources towards his vision.

Gagdi said the “Gagdi Ambassadors” are dear to his heart assuring that he will provide a resource of mobility to the group to facilitate their movement.

The representative promised to replicate the membership of the group at all the electoral wards of the constituency

Chairman at the event Doctor Nengak Jurji, deputy vice chancellor, Plateau state University Bokkos described the action of the group as changing the narrative in the political history of the constituency.
Doctor Jurji said for them to contribute from their little resources for a just course calls for emulation

Chairman ‘Gagdi Ambassadors,’ Monday Badai explain that the purpose of them bringing resources to support the landmark achievements of their principal within two years in office.

Badai stressed that provision of three hundred street lights, construction of palaces, classrooms and jobs for youths across the constituency calls for support

Monday Badai the new police act and other bills and resolutions sponsored by the lawmaker as encouraging for him to continue beyond 2023.
Representative of chairman Gagdi campaign organization, Iliya Datom said the achievements of their representative has made it easy for his whole hearted acceptance by the the constituents adding that the campaign organization will coordinates all groups to ensure success.

Goodwill messages came from some elders including Sati Yilwat, GG Bala, Nenrot Binshak among others

Highpoint of the event was the unveiling of the digital score card board, customised T shirts and Caps

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2 Years in Office: PKK Constituents Rates Yusuf Gagdi high, Says He Deserves 2nd Term