By Chinwe Imo-Eze Onwosi

Emir of Lafia Bare Bari and Chairman Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Hon Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad 1 has assured the former secretary to the government of the Federation, SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim, of his support in his Presidential bid.

The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, had paid a consultation visit to the Emir, Sunday to  make his 2023 ambition known revealed plans to reposition Nigeria if given the chance to become President.

Briefing journalists shortly after his consultations with the former Justice of the Supreme Court, Anyim, who was given a civic royal reception alongside his delegation, appealed for the support of the monarch, adding that Nigeria will not remain the same under his administration if given the chance in the forthcoming 2023 general election.

Anyim said: “In the next few years, the type of employment we will be talking about will not be the type we are talking about right now.

“And sir, we need to reposition this country to catch up with the future, so that we can preserve the future for our children. That is what I stand for, that is what I want to bring to the table and that’s why I have come” he said.

“We are in a new season, a season that will set out a new future for the younger generation, a season that will refocus Nigeria, a season that will reunite Nigeria, a season we must not make mistakes about, a season we must bring everybody together to have a sense of nationhood. We have no other country than this country” he stressed.

In his remark, the Emir, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammed assured Anyim of his royal partnership.

“I want to assure you that I will not be part of the people that will discuss those issues that will not matter. We shall educate our people. I wish you well in your endeavours” the Emir noted.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Royal Gift from the Emir to Senate Pius Anyim Pius.