Addressing what he described as one of the capital city’s most pressing concerns, he lamented the paradox of unemployment among educated youths despite the concentration of federal institutions in Abuja.…....
“We have ministries headquartered in the FCT yet many first class youths here are unemployed,” he said, stressing that opportunities in the nation’s capital should directly benefit residents.
Dalhatu, who is seeking the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket for the FCT Senate seat, said his aspiration is driven by a desire to redefine representation. According to him, elected officials often claim to speak for the people without engaging them adequately on their actual needs and priorities.
He proposed a system built on consultation and “need assessment reports,” arguing that lawmakers should first identify the specific concerns of constituents before initiating projects or sponsoring legislation. He also raised concerns over issues such as taxation, tenancy regulations and legal protections for both indigenous and non-indigenous residents of the FCT.
The aspirant maintained that youth inclusion and grassroots participation remain central to the NDC’s philosophy. He insisted that governance should deliver practical dividends to residents and not merely remain a political exercise.
Dalhatu also expressed confidence in his electoral chances, saying his familiarity with the FCT terrain and grassroots structures would position him as a bridge between diverse communities across the territory.
