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POLITICS: Chairmanship Hopeful, Hon. Elder Philip Mago, Unveils Visionary Manifesto for Lau LGA.



By our correspondent.

Hon. Elder Philip Mago, a respected community leader and chairmanship aspirant for Lau Local Government Council, has officially declared his intention to contest the upcoming council election, unveiling a bold and inclusive manifesto themed “Peace, Unity, Progress: Building a Stronger Lau Together.”

Addressing the people of Lau through a public release, Elder Mago emphasized his desire to offer transformative leadership rooted in peacebuilding, youth empowerment, quality healthcare, and sustainable farmer-herder relations. He pledged to bridge divides across ethnic, religious, and socio-economic lines to reposition the local government for inclusive development.

Key Pillars of His Manifesto

1. Promoting Peace and Unity Among Youths
Describing the youth as the bedrock of Lau’s future, Mago promised to initiate regular inter-community youth dialogues, sports competitions, cultural festivals, and summits aimed at fostering unity and civic responsibility. He proposed establishing a Lau Youth Peace Council to lead grassroots peacebuilding initiatives across the wards.

2. Youth Empowerment Programme
To tackle youth unemployment, Elder Mago outlined plans to launch the Lau Youth Empowerment Scheme (LYES) — a skills training and entrepreneurship initiative. The programme will focus on vocational skills such as tailoring, welding, ICT, and agro-processing. Trained youths will benefit from access to start-up kits and soft loans, while a youth employment database will link them to available jobs in the public and private sectors.

3. Strengthening Primary Healthcare
On healthcare, Elder Mago pledged to renovate and equip all Primary Health Care Centres across Lau’s wards. He also promised to introduce mobile outreach services for remote communities, ensure consistent drug supply, and advocate for more qualified health personnel. Special focus will be given to maternal and child health to curb infant and maternal mortality rates.

4. Promoting Farmer-Herder Harmony
Recognizing the recurring tension between Fulani herdsmen and farmers, the aspirant outlined plans to establish a Lau Peace and Mediation Council for early conflict resolution. He also proposed a Local Grazing and Agricultural Coordination Framework and joint cooperatives to promote shared benefits in agriculture and livestock development. An annual Farmers-Herders Dialogue Conference will be instituted to review progress and foster mutual understanding.

Leadership Philosophy
Elder Mago vowed to adopt a servant-leader approach characterized by transparency, justice, and inclusivity. “I will run an open-door administration where every voice matters, and no one is left behind,” he said.

A Covenant with the People
“This is more than a manifesto,” Elder Mago declared. “It is a covenant of purpose and a promise of renewed hope.” He called on the people of Lau to support his vision, assuring them of a future where peace reigns, the youth are empowered, healthcare is revitalized, and farmer-herder unity is restored.

With this comprehensive and people-centered plan, Hon. Elder Philip Mago has positioned himself as a frontrunner in the race for the chairmanship of Lau Local Government Council, promising leadership with vision and service with integrity.

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