Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on President Bola Tinubu to approve immediate oil exploration and drilling in Bauchi State, following the discovery of oil in commercial quantities.

According to him, if Tinubu can approve oil exploration in Bauchi, he would not need to campaign for re-election in 2027.

Dogara made the appeal on Saturday at Zaranda village in the Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State during the inauguration of a 2.5km road constructed by Senator Shehu Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District.

He also urged the Federal Government to fund and commence the long-delayed construction of the Bagel-Zungur Dam in Bauchi.

According to Dogara, the successful completion of these projects would significantly impact the lives of Bauchi residents and make President Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027 unnecessary, as the people would already be experiencing the benefits of his administration.

Speaking at the event, Dogara said,“We have two major requests for the President. First, we want him to approve and flag off the construction of the Bagel-Zungur Dam. Second, we urge him to approve oil exploration and drilling in Bauchi State.

“If these projects are completed before 2027, the President won’t need to campaign in Bauchi for his second term. His work will speak for him.”

He also expressed appreciation for Tinubu’s commitment to national development, stating:

“We appreciate the President’s efforts to develop our state, and we are confident that with his support, we can achieve great things.”

While inaugurating the 2.5km road, Senator Shehu Buba emphasised that the project was part of his constituency development initiatives aimed at improving rural access, boosting agricultural trade, and enhancing livelihoods.

Buba, who also chairs the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, said:“This road was constructed within the stipulated time to provide sustainable access for rural communities. During my election campaign, the people of Zaranda raised concerns about the poor state of their roads, and I promised to address them. Today’s inauguration is a fulfillment of that promise.

“This is just the beginning. We have a catalog of developmental programmes for the Bauchi South Senatorial District.”

He also revealed other ongoing projects, including the construction of hand pumps, solar water pumps, solar-powered streetlights, and school renovations across his constituency.

Buba reassured residents that his projects were designed to benefit all constituents, regardless of political affiliations, and reiterated his commitment to sustainable development in Bauchi South.


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