The Arewa Development Support Initiative, ADSI, has congratulated President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on his election victory, tasking him on youth empowerment and women and girl-child education, especially in the northern part of the country.
In a congratulatory letter signed on Wednesday, the President of ADSI, Khuraira Musa, aligned with the vision of the President-elect in the actualization of economic empowerment, skills acquisition, capacity building and inclusiveness for nation-building.
According to her, ADSI desires to partner with the incoming administration in the actualization of a grassroots campaign manifesto in these areas which are part of its activities over the years.
The letter read: “We the Board and members of Arewa Development Support Initiative (ADSI) extend warm congratulations to you as the President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“You demonstrated resilience in running a hard-fought campaign by symbolizing hope, unity, patriotism and economic success.
“But importantly, ADSI is excited to read about your Lagos notoriety trademark of fast-track development, excellence and filling the best person for the job which hallmark is required to addressing the many challenges our country is facing.
“Your Excellency, we are aware of how you impressed Lagosians with a clear vision and ability to get the job done against the most formidable opposition.
“As you get on with the business of government as President-Elect, ADSI desires to be your worthy partner in the actualization of some of your grassroots campaign Manifesto to our Northern brothers and sisters which largely was on economic empowerment, skills acquisition, capacity building and inclusiveness for nation-building which are at the heart of ADSI objectives.
“ADSI trust that you will continue to work for improved youth programs, gender equality especially in the northern part of Nigeria as well as women, girl-child education and most importantly, having more women in your cabinet.
“ADSI is a developmental, capacity building and SDG advocacy initiative with an impressive presence in all 19 states of the northern part of Nigeria and the FCT.
“Our large membership comprises personalities of all vocations from all walks of life mainly of northern extraction of all faith.
“We wish you much success in your demanding office, good fortune and firm health as well as to the entire members of your family.”