Governor El Rufai Canvasses Support For Female Governor

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has expressed hope that a woman succeeds him in 2023.

The Governor, while answering questions from journalists on Tuesday said there is a fifty percent chance that a woman could be the next Governor, given the numerical strength of women in the state.

 “You cannot ignore half of your population; it’s like clapping with one hand; 50 percent of our women and young people make up the state,” he said.

The governor, whose deputy is a female, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, said the state government would continue to give equal opportunity to women, noting that it had key women commissioners.

 “We have tried to identify competent women and allow them to show they can do better, and they have not failed us; they are giving us their contributions in Kaduna State.

“We think the rest of the country should take note and give more women and young people the opportunity because that is what will move the country forward.

He added that though he has his preferences, he will continue to pray for a Governor that will take Kaduna to greater heights in 2023 and beyond.