I Will Focus On Unity, Youth Empowerment, Entertainment Industry Others  – ZDA Aspirant, Mandes 

By: Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi 

The aspirant of the national president of the Zaar Development Association (ZDA) Ambassador Dawomdah Joseph Mandes, has said to focus his leadership in six points agenda, if elected to rule for four years.

This was contained in a press statement signed and made available to newsmen in Bauchi State.

The six point agendas include: Completion of the ZDA National Conference Hall, working closely and smoothly with Gung Zaar of Zaar Chiefdom, District heads and all traditional leaders across Zaar Land, Promoting peace, unity and togetherness. 

Others are women and youth empowerment, hosting of annual Zaar peace and unity Christmas Carol celebration and establishment of Zaar entertainment industry. 

Mandes who is the former financial secretary of the ZDA and also the founder of Dawanpes foundation said that his aspirant is not do or die affair but his willing to make sacrifice and contribute to the development of the land.

He said that if given the chance to become national president of the Zaar Development Association, he will work hand in hand with all the branch chairmen and their members for the development of the land.

“I am compelled to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support I have received since October 2025, when my pictures began circulating on social media, accompanied by numerous messages and calls from various groups, individuals, and well-wishers of Dawompes Foundation urging me to contest for the office of ZDA National President”

He further said that “As a former National Financial Secretary of the association, I understand the sacrificial nature of ZDA leadership and have engaged in consultations with some Branches Chairmen to gauge their opinions and feedback on my potential candidacy. And by the grace and mercy of God, I have finalized my decision to contest for the office based on my six-point agenda.

Mandes expressed his appreciation to zaar sons and daughters who have trusted and supported him, “I harbor no ill will and acknowledge that leadership is divinely appointed by God”

According to him said that”As the former National Financial Secretary who served for four years and worked tirelessly to support the administration of ZDA National President Engr Isuwa Galla whose leadership achievement is now part of Zaar history forever. I am confident in my ability to build on that success”

Mandes said that he will not take side in his leadership that will bring division in the land but to carry everyone along.

The former national financial secretary and the aspirant of the president, peace ambassador Dawomdah Joseph mandes said that as long as the Zaar land so much love him, he will not and never take that love for granted.