<p>By Prevail Inegbenose</p>
<p><strong>The Honourable Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, has inaugurated the National and State Executive members of Bello Muhammad Goronyo (BMG) Associates for Asiwaju/Shettima 2027, charging them to deepen grassroots engagement and strengthen stakeholder participation across the North-West.</strong></p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/apc-national-working-committee-state-chairmen-meet-in-maiduguri-ahead-of-2027/">APC National Working Committee, State Chairmen Meet in Maiduguri Ahead of 2027</a></p>
<p>Speaking at the inauguration and reception held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Syde Resort, Raba Road, Kaduna, Goronyo called for unity, peaceful coexistence and responsible political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.</p>
<p>He said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had prioritised infrastructure development as a key driver of economic growth, national integration and development.</p>
<p>Goronyo identified the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, Calabar–Abuja/Trans-Saharan corridor and Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe corridor among the major infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Federal Government.</p>
<p>He also highlighted the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano and Zaria–Gusau–Sokoto road corridors, as well as developments in the rail sector, including the Kaduna–Kano rail project and Kano City Rail Service.</p>
<p>According to him, the projects form part of the Federal Government&#8217;s broader infrastructure programme aimed at improving connectivity, facilitating trade, opening economic opportunities and strengthening national integration.</p>
<p>The Minister also cited the student loan scheme and other government programmes as part of efforts to expand opportunities in education, transportation and the economy.</p>
<p>On the 2027 elections, Goronyo called for peaceful and responsible political engagement, saying President Tinubu should be allowed to complete his constitutional tenure and seek a second term in the interest of continuity and stability.</p>
<p>He noted that the North had its opportunity during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.</p>
<p>As part of his support for the newly inaugurated structures, Goronyo presented eight Toyota vehicles to BMG Associates—one each to the seven North-West state structures and another to the National Executive.</p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/2027-sen-yari-can-deliver-norths-grassroots-votes-for-tinubu-bat-ig-convener/">2027: Sen. Yari Can Deliver North’s Grassroots Votes for Tinubu – BAT-IG Convener</a></p></p>
<p>He said the vehicles would support the organisation&#8217;s mobility, grassroots engagement, coordination and other operational responsibilities across the region.</p>
<p>The event attracted political leaders, government officials, community leaders, women and youth representatives and other stakeholders from across the North-West.</p>
<p>Goronyo also paid tribute to former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, whom he described as a father, leader and mentor.</p>
<p>In his remarks, the Secretary-General and Director of Strategy and Communication of BMG Associates, Engr. Harisu H. M. Jibrila, explained that the promoters of the organisation had worked with Goronyo during the 2023 presidential campaign of President he</p>
<p>He said their experience of the Minister&#8217;s leadership qualities, commitment and organisational capacity motivated them to establish a coordinated platform for stakeholder and community engagement across the North-West.</p>
<p>Also speaking, Islamic scholar and member of the Kaduna State Special Hajj Committee, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, described Goronyo as reliable, sincere and dependable, stressing the importance of good character and responsible leadership.</p>
<p>The Kaduna State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, called for stronger engagement with women and youths, while youth representative and Regional Youth Leader, Abdullahi Abubakar Yola, urged young people to reject violence and remain united and responsible.</p>
<p>The Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, stressed the importance of unity, grassroots organisation and collective effort in strengthening BMG Associates&#8217; structures across communities.</p>
<p>Other speakers, including Dr. A. A. Mai Agogo, Hon. Nasiru Shehu Bodinga, Hajiya Sa&#8217;adatu Dogon Bauchi and Barr. Nasiru Regachikun, commended the initiative and called for sustained coordination and peaceful community engagement.</p>
<p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/inec-unveils-ai-safeguards-for-2027-elections/">INEC Unveils AI Safeguards for 2027 Elections</a></p><p>Goronyo urged the newly inaugurated executives to carry out their responsibilities with dedication, discipline, accountability and commitment, while remaining responsive to the concerns of the people.</p>
<p>He described the inauguration as an important step in expanding the organisation&#8217;s structure and engagement across the North-West.</p>

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