19/12/2023
𝐔𝐁𝐀 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐈𝐍 A FIX 𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐁𝐀𝐊𝐈 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐌 𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑
One Elder Yusuf Solomon Danbaki an aspirant for the Chikun constituency bye election has written to the Governor of Kaduna State expressing his concern on the need to Factor Chikun local government adequately in the 2024 budget. the letter reads in detail as follows.
𝐀𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞.
𝘚𝘦𝘯. 𝘜𝘣𝘢 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘪,
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦
𝘚𝘪𝘳 𝘒𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘐𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝟺𝟺, 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘉𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘬𝘰, 𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢
𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧. 𝐔𝐛𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢,
I hope this letter finds you in good health and the best of moods. Let me start by acknowledging your commitment to open government partnership in calling for a town hall meeting to discuss the 2024 draft budget, as well as accept my inability to be there to make this passionate request in person, which necessitates this open letter. I am writing to you as a concerned stakeholder of Chikun local government, Kaduna State, to bring to your attention the dire situation of neglect that the constituency is currently facing.
Chikun Constituency, despite its potential for economic growth and development, has been left behind when it comes to infrastructure and government presence. The 2024 budget allocations, as mentioned in the draft budget, clearly indicate a lack of adequate funding for Chikun's dilapidated condition, especially in terms of road construction and completion of abandoned road projects.
We understand that the current administration is focusing on rural infrastructure and agricultural initiatives. While we appreciate the importance of rural development, we believe that neglecting the urban part of Chikun in the 2024 budget will cost us another year of economic setbacks. Chikun, being one of the four Kaduna Capital Territory Authorities, has been systematically sidelined in the urban renewal development of the previous administration, despite its urban status.
One of the most pressing issues that Chikun faces is the presence of uncompleted and unattended road projects. These roads are crucial for opening up the constituency for economic investment and growth. Unfortunately, the absence of a representative in the Kaduna State House of Assembly has further exacerbated the situation, leaving Chikun without a voice to advocate for the completion of these projects in the 2024 budget.
Your Excellency, we implore you to recognize the economic potential of Chikun Constituency and ensure equitable development across the four local government areas that make up the Kaduna Capital Territory. We request your urgent intervention in addressing the fate of the abandoned road projects and advocating for new ones that will connect Chikun to other urban areas and foster economic growth.
By engaging with your people-centred administration and voicing our concerns, we believe that you can ensure our needs are addressed. We kindly request your support in prioritizing the development of Chikun Constituency, thereby bridging the gap between Chikun and other urban areas in Kaduna State.
We understand that you have numerous responsibilities and challenges to address. However, we believe that by giving attention to Chikun's development, you will not only uplift the constituency but also contribute to the overall growth and prosperity of Kaduna State.
Your Excellency, we humbly request a meeting with you and other relevant authorities to discuss the specific needs and challenges of Chikun Constituency. We believe that through constructive dialogue and collaboration, we can find solutions to the neglected road projects and ensure equitable development for Chikun.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We eagerly await your positive response and look forward to working together towards the development of Chikun Constituency.
Yours sincerely,
𝐄𝐥𝐝. 𝐘𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐢
(08037906755)
This is another concerned Citizen I think.
Ezekiel Chukwuebuka
Concerned Citizen Tv
