The North-Central Development Agenda has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. SGF, Chief George Akume on the appointment of Bashir Ojulari as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The group described the appointment as a source of pride and a sense of belonging to the people of the North-Central region.
They hailed the SGFfor lobbying to ensure that the appointment comes to the North Central
In a press conference by Comrade Adadu Adadu, the group commended President Tinubu for his leadership and vision, particularly in this recent appointment
The North-Central Development Agenda acknowledged that this move demonstrates the President’s commitment to addressing regional needs and promoting development across the country.
The group also passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume.
They recognised their contributions to democracy and development in Nigeria, highlighting their roles as defenders of democracy during the Third Term agenda.
The North-Central Development Agenda praised the working partnership between President Tinubu and SGF Akume, noting that their collaboration has brought significant benefits to the region.
The group expressed its faith in the President’s economic reforms, acknowledging that although the measures may be painful in the short term, they will ultimately yield positive results for the nation.
On the establishment of the North-Central Development Commission, the group described it as a significant milestone for the region. The commission will oversee the region’s developmental needs, addressing imbalances in wealth creation opportunities and improving the quality of life for the region’s inhabitants,” the statement said.
“The commission’s establishment attests to the President’s commitment to regional development. We use his opportunity to again extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to President Tinubu, for graciously appointing our Leader, Senator Akume to the exalted position of the Number 3 official in the Executive Arm of the Federal Government of the country.
“Our faith in the working partnership between President Tinubu and our Leader Senator Akume is strengthened by the known fact that they were not just brother governors from 1999 to 2007, President Tinubu in Lagos and SGF Akume in Benue, but they were closely allied even then as defenders of democracy and upholders of the tenets which nourish and sustain it worldwide.
“In conclusion, the North-Central Development Agenda reiterated its appreciation to President Tinubu for establishing the North-Central Development Commission. We are optimistic that this move will bring about significant positive change to the region and wishes all Nigerians a happy and peaceful Sallah celebration.”
