Group Calls On Tinubu To Name Jao’ji As Minister For Humanitarian Affairs
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO- Northern youth coalitions on Thursday appealed to President Tinubu to appoint Hon. Nasir Bala Aminu (Ja’oji) as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Allevrsiation,
The development came on the heels of the appointment of the sitting minister as the substantive Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
A statement by North West zonal Coordinator of the Group, Balarabe Abdullahi Jega that was made available to Reporters in Kano citied Jao’ji proven track record in youth development, grassroots empowerment, and un$.wavering loyalty to APC.
The signed statement read in parts: “We, the above mentioned youth groups from Northern Nigeria, after an emergency meeting with our North West Branch of the association, held in Kano, today, Thursday, July 24th, 2025, over the vacant position of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mr Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, as the Minister was appointed as the new National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), met and discussed on the way forward in the new direction, for replacement.”
“With the large concentration of APC supporters from North West geo-political zone, we are respectfully calling the good attention of our dear President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to kindly consider our zone, particularly Kano, which gave the highest votes to the President, during 2023 general election.”
“We are calling on Mr President to kindly appreciate our own, a voice for the voiceless youth across North, whose unmatched contributions to youth development, was acknowledged recently by the Emir of Daura, as he crowned him Adon Garin Kasar Hausa – The Jewel of Hausa Land – Hon Nasir Bala Aminu (Ja’oji), who is currently a member of the Governing Council of Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum, Yobe State.”
“A renown and respected youth of great substance in Kano State and beyond. Whose contributions to humanity is acknowledged by many within and outside Kano state, his home state.”
“His contributions to human development generally, is unwavering and patriotic. He runs special scholarships for students within and outside Nigeria. He believes in APC’s policy, projects and programmes. With unwavering loyalty to our dear President.”
“Ja’oji’s name rings bell within the political class in the North and within the grassroot people, who own real and genuine votes.”
“All his programmes as a philanthropist are cutting-edge with the touch of global best practices. As a member of Governing Council, he does what none of our present Ministers who come from Kano state, cannot attempt to do. His capacity is well defined and appreciated by all.”
“Ja’o’ji is but a household name in party politics, with grassroot support and absolute loyalty to the President. His interventions in many areas, youth inclusion, women empowerment, national integration and love for party survival are noticed across North.”
“He has been a mentor to many groups and associations, that have national development as their cardinal principles.”
“When Hon Ja’oji is appointed as our next Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, we are assuring Mr President that, he won’t regret the choice and confidence that would be reposed in him. He has all it takes for the position. The capacity is undoubtedly there, political will is always available and loyalty to the President will be his mai⁴n thrust for engagement and commitment.”