The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Suleiman Mohammed Babadoko has acknowledged that the achievements of Governor Ibrahim Idris has made it possible for him and his people to walk tall and in high spirit on the streets of Lokoja.
Alhaji Babadoko declared that there is no administration in the state, whether military or civilian, that was able to touch the lives of the people directly like Governor Idris’.
He explained that all areas of infrastructural development that were lacking in Lokoja before the advent of this administration has been touched by Alhaji Idris. “Is it education, housing, roads, specialist hospital, New Market or water? Any sector of the economy you can think of has been touched by Alhaji Idris and we are happy, grateful and proud to be associated with him”, he affirmed.
Alhaji Babadoko who also is an aspirant for Kogi State House of Assembly in 2011 to represent Lokoja I Constituency, is optimistic of victory because he said he has paid his dues to his people and believes one good turn deserves another.
Recalling the posts he has held and his contributions to the growth of Lokoja, Alhaji Babadoko said he has been actively involved in party politics for 11 years during which he has served as Ward Executive of the Lokoja LGA and now Executive Secretary of Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.
He said while occupying these positions, he ensured that his people enjoy many dividends of democracy. According to him, he played vital roles in appealing and convincing Governor Idris to fence the Moslem praying ground at Felele-Lokoja, among others.