@52: APC govs laud Zulum’s commitment to end Boko Haram


The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has joined Nigerians and other well wishers to celebrate the birthday of Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno state, even as they acknowledged Zulum’s dedication and commitment to the fight against Boko Haram.

The APC governors, in a statement signed Thursday in Abuja, by their chairman and governor of Kebbi state, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, also re-affirmed their commitment to continue to work with the federal government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to roll out programmes that would strengthen the capacities of their governments to create jobs, fight insecurity, stimulate economic activity, reduce inequality and diminish poverty in the country.

“We celebrate this special occasion with Your Excellency, your entire family and the people of Borno State.

“We wish to acknowledge and commend your exemplary leadership, vision and commitment to a united and peaceful Nigeria.

“Under the leadership of our party, APC and our President, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, we acknowledge your dedication and commitment to the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East and insecurity in every part of the country.

“Your insightful and resolute passion to mobilise Nigerians towards ending insecurity and managing processes of governance is a source of inspiration.

“We rejoice with His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and re-affirm our commitment to continue to work with the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to roll out programmes that would strengthen the capacities of our governments to create jobs, fight insecurity, stimulate economic activity, reduce inequality and diminish poverty in Nigeria.”