Kaduna Tightens Security, Protects Tinubu’s Billboards Ahead Of Visit  

Security has been tightened throughout Kaduna metropolis forward of President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated go to on Saturday for the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential marketing campaign.

Security personnel have been deployed to strategic areas. At the identical time, marketing campaign posters and billboards bearing the pictures of Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani have been mounted alongside main roads, notably these resulting in the Kaduna Township Stadium, the venue of the rally.

Personnel of the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are amongst these assigned to guard the marketing campaign supplies, particularly at night time, when they’re thought of susceptible to vandalism.

Police officers and plain-clothes operatives had been additionally stationed at main roads and roundabouts throughout the metropolis, whereas patrol automobiles had been seen across the stadium.

Tinubu is anticipated to be joined by governors from the seven North-West states for the rally, which is anticipated to draw celebration supporters and political stakeholders from throughout the nation.

Preparations had been ongoing on the Kaduna Township Stadium on Friday, with the 8,000-capacity facility repainted and embellished with APC flags forward of the president’s arrival.

The roads resulting in the venue have additionally been adorned with marketing campaign posters and billboards, whereas the stadium’s pavilions, conveniences and different amenities have been ready for visitors. Access to the premises has been restricted forward of the occasion.

Meanwhile, the chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the marketing campaign flag-off and Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has expressed satisfaction with preparations for the rally.

Balarabe spoke with journalists on Wednesday night after inspecting the stadium amenities alongside members of her staff.

“I’m comfortable with what has been done so far; we have the holding area, the conveniences are ready, the pavilions are ready. What remains is the markings for the different states,” she mentioned.

She mentioned the committee had held in depth discussions with skilled safety personnel at state and federal ranges to overview preparations for the rally earlier than, throughout and after the occasion.

According to her, attendees can be screened earlier than being allowed into the stadium. She assured individuals that satisfactory measures had been put in place to make sure their security.

Balarabe added that the committee anticipated a big turnout of celebration members and supporters from throughout the nation, noting that the North-West remained an APC stronghold.

Also talking, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, mentioned mobilisation efforts had been persevering with forward of the rally.

He disclosed that resorts and repair residences throughout Kaduna metropolis had been absolutely booked, reflecting preparations for the anticipated inflow of holiday makers.

Maiyaki described internet hosting the presidential marketing campaign flag-off as a privilege for the state, including that residents had been wanting to welcome Tinubu.