Salisu Garu Emerges Zone 4 Traders Association Chairman

Alhaji Salisu Umar Garu has emerged as the first elected chairman of the Zone 4 Traders Association. He defeated his closest rival, Alhaji Shehu Liman, after polling 218 votes against 121.
The chairman, Alhaji Salisu Umar Garu, said the election reinforced the vision, growth and development the association stands for.

He said, “My administration shall continue to advance the welfare of the members. We shall always place the people first in every decision we take, and it is my solemn promise that this mandate will continue to prioritise the welfare of our members and ensure the association’s unwavering dedication to progress.
“Our foresight and commitment to securing a better future for our members and our collective efforts to push for improvements within the association will require continuous support from each of you.”

The sitting chairman of the association, Alhaji Abdullahi Abubakar Dora, called on both the winners and losers of the election to work together for the betterment of the association. “This is one family. We are all brothers here.” He appreciated the electoral committee for conducting a free, fair, and credible election.

The chairman of Forex BDC, Muhammad Al-Mustapha, one of the aspirants who stepped down, said this was the first time the association conducted an election, but it looks like they are used to it. The election was very peaceful and credible, which made the closest rival congratulate the winner. He called on all the members of the association to come together and support the new administration so that they can move forward.