.. Liases With NIMC to Boost Grassroots Participation
By Tom Garba,Yola
Honourable Ja’afar Abubakar Magaji, the dynamic House of Representatives member representing Mubi North, Mubi South, and Maiha Federal Constituency, has injected a staggering N35 million into the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercise.
Dubbed “Hasken Mubi” (Light of Mubi) by his admirers, Magaji’s generous donation is not just financial firepower, it’s a strategic masterstroke aimed at supercharging grassroots mobilization and ensuring thousands more constituents join the APC fold.
By liaising directly with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), he has dismantled barriers to registration, making it seamless for rural dwellers and urban residents alike to secure their spot in Nigeria’s leading progressive party.
This intervention comes at a pivotal time as the APC ramps up its nationwide e-registration drive, a digital initiative designed to modernize party membership and foster inclusive participation ahead of upcoming elections.
Stakeholders across the board are hailing Magaji’s efforts as a game-changer, crediting him with injecting fresh energy into the party’s operations in Adamawa’s Northern Senatorial District.
“Honourable Ja’afar is not just a lawmaker; he’s a visionary leader who’s lighting the path for APC’s dominance in Adamawa,” said a party supporter at the event, encapsulating the widespread enthusiasm.
The announcement unfolded at a high-energy gathering in Mubi, attended by a throng of APC stakeholders, loyalists, and community leaders.
The event buzzed with optimism as Magaji outlined his commitment to the party’s growth, emphasizing how his N35 million donation would cover logistics, awareness campaigns, and technological enhancements to streamline the e-registration process.
But the real headline-grabber was his innovative partnership with NIMC, which addresses a longstanding hurdle: the lack of national identification numbers (NIN) required for digital party enrollment.
Many residents, particularly in remote rural areas of Mubi North, Mubi South, Michika, Madagali, and Maiha, have long grappled with delays in obtaining NINs due to bureaucratic bottlenecks and limited access to registration centers.
Magaji’s liaison with NIMC has fast-tracked this process, deploying mobile teams and awareness drives to bring services directly to the people.
“This collaboration is about empowerment,” Magaji stated in his address. “We’re not leaving anyone behind. Every eligible citizen in my constituency deserves a voice in the APC, and we’re making sure they get it without hassle.”
The impact is already palpable. Zonal Coordinator for the e-registration exercise, Hamid Sujobdi, revealed impressive figures during the event, showcasing the drive’s momentum. Across the zone, a whopping 158,000 members have registered so far—a testament to the party’s growing appeal under leaders like Magaji.
Breaking it down: Mubi North leads the pack with 13,206 registered members; Mubi South follows closely at 8,338; Michika boasts 7,620 new registrations; Madagali stands at 7,278, and Maiha has recorded 5,861 members.
Sujobdi didn’t mince words in praising Magaji: “This is the most significant support we’ve received since the exercise kicked off. The financial injection combined with the NIMC partnership will skyrocket our numbers and ensure the APC remains the people’s choice in Adamawa.”
The event was a chorus of accolades for the lawmaker, whose track record of party loyalty has earned him legendary status.
Honourable Kabiru Akilu, APC Chairman in Mubi North Local Government Area, took the stage to express profound gratitude.
“Honourable Ja’afar’s unwavering commitment is the fuel driving our party’s growth,” Akilu declared. “His actions today will inspire generations of APC faithful to step up and promote our ideals.”
Echoing this sentiment, former Mubi North Local Government Chairman, Honourable Musa Ahmed Berlo Ajayi, highlighted Magaji’s consistent support not just for his constituency but for the entire Northern Senatorial District.
“Ja’afar has always stood by the party and its members,” Ajayi said. “This intervention isn’t a one-off—it’s part of his ongoing mission to build a stronger, more united APC. I call on all loyalists to intensify mobilization and get more people registered.”
Representing the state APC leadership, Public Relations Officer Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi described Magaji as “a loyal and dedicated party man who promotes the APC at every level.”
Even aspiring candidates for governorship and chairmanship positions chimed in, noting how the donation and NIMC tie-up will “significantly enhance the success of the registration process and boost morale ahead of future political battles.”
Supporters at the grassroots level were equally effusive. One resident from a rural community in Maiha shared, “Before this, getting my NIN felt impossible. Now, thanks to Honourable Ja’afar, I can register for APC without leaving my village. He’s truly the light guiding us forward.”
Beyond the immediate boost to registration numbers, Magaji’s efforts are being viewed as a blueprint for political engagement in Nigeria. By addressing identification challenges head-on, he’s tackling systemic issues that have historically disenfranchised voters in underserved areas.
Stakeholders emphasize that this move strengthens grassroots participation, ensuring the APC’s message of progress, security, and economic empowerment resonates far and wide.