Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has reaffirmed his stance in supporting power shift to the southern part of Nigeria in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
Masari disclosed this in an interactive session with the Development Director, Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office of the British High Commission in Nigeria, Dr Christopher Pycroft, who paid him a courtesy call at the Katsina State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja.
According to the Governor, both the Nigerian Constitution and that of the country’s political parties did not provide for power shift but explained that a political party can do so for the political stability of the country.
He also said they are eagerly awaiting to see the National Assembly amend the Constitution, and how they will go about the 2023 general elections.
The Governor noted that the constitutional amendment will also effectively provide for the nation’s security.
He said it is necessary, going by the current security challenges that have prompted some state governors to shoulder more responsibility in supporting personnel on the ground to fight the menace.
Masari further explained that some states in the North-West confronted with security challenges, alongside others sharing borders with them, are subjected to engage the services of local vigilante groups, to complement the security operations.
On Agricultural development, Masari said direct support to farmers through states and will impact positively in developing the agricultural sector.
The Development Director, Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Abuja, Dr Pycroft, said his country will introduce some programmes in agriculture, to support farmers in Katsina State.
He assured the Governor that he will officially visit the state to discuss with the government the said programme.
The Development Director appreciated the presence of Nigerian experts and professionals, including doctors, lawyers, and many more, who are working in the United Kingdom.