The Secretary to the Government
of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has assured Adamawa State of Federal Government’s
commitment to revitalizing inland waterways infrastructure to boost water
transportation in the state.
of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has assured Adamawa State of Federal Government’s
commitment to revitalizing inland waterways infrastructure to boost water
transportation in the state.
Mustapha gave the assurance
when the state’s All Progressives Congress stakeholders paid him a solidarity
visit on Tuesday in Abuja, over his reappointment by President Muhammadu
Buhari.
when the state’s All Progressives Congress stakeholders paid him a solidarity
visit on Tuesday in Abuja, over his reappointment by President Muhammadu
Buhari.
While appreciating the
delegation, he attributed his success during his first tenure in office to
stakeholders’ support all over the country especially those from Adamawa state.
delegation, he attributed his success during his first tenure in office to
stakeholders’ support all over the country especially those from Adamawa state.
He said the federal government
is working on a plan to dredge the River Benue to link up with neighbouring
states to ease transportation challenges facing communities in the area.
is working on a plan to dredge the River Benue to link up with neighbouring
states to ease transportation challenges facing communities in the area.
Speaking earlier on their
mission, Senator Muhammed Jibirilla, former governor of the state, who is also
the leader of the delegation, expressed gratitude to God for Mustapha’s
reappointment.
mission, Senator Muhammed Jibirilla, former governor of the state, who is also
the leader of the delegation, expressed gratitude to God for Mustapha’s
reappointment.
Jibtilla also thanked Buhari
for finding him worthy of reappointment.
for finding him worthy of reappointment.
Also, Alhaji Mustapha Salihu,
National Vice Chairman, APC North-East, congratulated Musptapha, saying that
his reappointment is a pride to the state.
National Vice Chairman, APC North-East, congratulated Musptapha, saying that
his reappointment is a pride to the state.
He said: “We have come to
celebrate you because of your commitment, and for you to remain scandal free
during your second tenure in office.
celebrate you because of your commitment, and for you to remain scandal free
during your second tenure in office.
“It is a pride to the party and
entire state.”
entire state.”