From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has emerged the grand patron of the All-elite Forum, Kano North Senatorial District branch.
Ganduje’s Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo was also decorated as the patron of the Forum.
Their appointments were in recognition of their efforts towards the overall development of the area.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Forum Nu’uman Barau Dambatta (mni), during a courtesy visit to the Governor at his office in Kano Government House.
Sulaiman Dan Azumi Gwarzo anchored the speech during the visit.
According the Chairman, “the Forum was essentially formed to enhance togetherness, unity and peaceful coexistence among individuals and communities, within the 13 local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District.”
He said Ganduje and Garo were honoured for their roles in the general development of the zone in the areas of education, agriculture, health, infrastructure, security and entrepreneurship/empowerment of the youth and women for self-reliance.
“Being the most important and most prominent person from the zone, governor Ganduje’s appointment as the Grand Patron, was greeted applaudly by all members. Followed by Garo, who was appointed Patron,” he added.
The Forum, according to the Chairman, comprises of very prominent politicians, technocrats, businessmen, clerics, women of substance, among other relevant individuals and groups.
“The Forum is blessed with your humble self (referring to the governor), the Speaker, State House of Assembly, many members of your Cabinet, serving and retired Heads of Service, serving and retired Permanent Secretaries that hail from the Senatorial District, among many others,” he said.
In his acceptance remarks, Governor Ganduje applauded the effort and described the move as, “a good omen for the unity of the state. I am happy the Forum is uniting the zone and the state in general.
“I am aware that other Senatorial Districts are aiming at that. It is happening also at the national level. The state government will not hesitate to partner with the Forum. I have accepted to be the Grand Patron of this Forum.”
