Ibrahim Sulaiman
Dr. Bashir Yusuf Jamoh, former Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety (NIMASA), says he has accepted to offer himself to the service of the nation and vie for the Kaduna North Senatorial Seat in the 2027 general elections.
Jamoh stated this at the sidelines of the Honorary Moot Court Appearance and Debate Competition organised by Precision Chambers, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
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He said that he was a gubernatorial aspirant in Kaduna state at the 2023 general elections, adding that he was then advised to step down for someone who was earlier tipped for the job, and he obliged.
Several people from my constituency came to me again and requested that, since the governor is in his position, I should contest for a position not occupied by him (Senator) in the 2027 elections.
“However, I wrote a letter to key stakeholders in the zone over the request for me to vie for an election position.
“My position remains that I have accepted to offer myself to the service of the nation once more, but I am currently in consultations with key stakeholders,’’ Jamoh said.
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However, the former NIMASA Boss commended the students for the special moot court and debate session in his honour, stressing that the event rekindles hope in the youths.
He added that he was intrigued by the topic of the debate competition which is “should the House of Representatives be scrapped in favour of a Unicameral Legislature in Nigeria?”
He said the submissions made during the debate would be of national importance, impacting Nigeria’s socio-political structure at the Federal level.
Earlier Justice Is’haq Bello, former Chief Judge, High Court of the Federal Capital Territory and chairman of the occasion said his presence was on mentoring for the aspiring lawyers.
Bello said the event today was exceptional because it was dedicated to honouring Dr. Bashir Jamoh, whom he described as a person of reputation and high credibility.
He commended the former NIMASA Boss on his philanthropic interventions and urged others to emulate what he did, from skills acquisition training and sponsorship to formal education.
He also encourages the students to recommit to learning, shun drug abuse and other vices.
Ibrahim Suleiman Reporting