Danjuma’s Nephew Joins Taraba Guber Race, Promises to Unlock State’s Economic Potential

From Wole Ayodele in Jalingo

Mr Dinshiya Usman, a nephew of elderstatesman and former Minister of Defence, General T. Y . Danjuma (rtd), has joined the Taraba State governorship race on the platform of Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Presenting himself to the leadership of the party in Jalingo Wednesday, Usman, who is a former Coordinator of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Taraba State, stated that he joined the race after due consultations with stakeholders in the state including traditional and community leaders, as well as political leaders.

Speaking at the party secretariat, Usman promised to unlock the economic potentials of the state and place it on the path of sustainable development if given the mandate to govern the state.