A youth group under the auspices of Babangida Aliyu Youth for Peace Initiative has called on the Niger State governor and chairman of Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu to run for the 2015 Presidency.

The group, in a statement adopting the governor as peace icon, said his shinning legacies of delivering the dividends of democracy with regularity and prudence throughout Niger State had given the principle of good governance a practical meaning that not only won the hearts and minds of the entire citizenry but also engendered peaceful coexistence that has made Niger State the home of peace and development in Nigeria as the most dependable anti-dote.

The statement jointly signed by the public relations officer Comrade Bello Bayero and national organizing secretary Comrade Aminu Tijjani said the exemplary leadership qualities Governor Aliyu demonstrated in Niger State, if given an opportunity to replicate same in Nigeria, the country will certainly be better for it.

“As an exemplary leader, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu acquired the rare qualities of a public servant from a remarkable career in the public service that brought his natural inclination for serving people.

“We are convinced beyond all reasonable doubt of his singular suitability to be the guiding light of our voluntary initiative dedicated to enthroning peaceful coexistence among our highly traumatized and security,” the youths said.