YYF, NEPF commend Buhari for nomination Ba’ale as NEDC board chair

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The North East Progressive Forum (NEPF) and the Yobe Youth Forum (YYF) have commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni over the nomination of Barrister Bashir Bukar Ba’ale as the Chairman Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC).
NEPF, in a statement by its leader, Comrade Muhammed Hassan, explained that the nomination of Ba’ale is a landmark achievement in the history of the commission as they expressed hope of a total turnaround in the North East.
NEPF emphasized the need for urgent confirmation of Barrister Ba’ale by the Senate as the Chairman, Governing Board of the North East Development Commission.
“While wishing him the best in the new assignment, the group expressed belief that Barrister Ba’ale would justify the confidence reposed in him by President Buhari towards achieving total transformation of the North East Development Commission and new strategies and policies that will bring new hope for the people of the North East.”
They also said that the appointment of Barrister Ba’ale would bring a new lease of life to the North East, onsidering the devastating effects of insecurity in the North East.
Similarly, the YYF commended the Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni and All Progressive Congress Party (APC) for their support towards the nomination.
In a statement by the President of the YYP, Alhaji Muhammed Usman, it said Governor of Yobe State and the Chieftains of All Progressive Congress Party (APC) had made a right choice by nominating Ba’ale to the North East Development Commission, noting that his doggedness and innovation will change the narratives in the entire North East.
The forum therefore appealed to the senate to accede to the request of President Muhammadu Buhari by confirming the nomination of the board members of the North East Development Commission.
The YYP called on stakeholders in the north east to give maximum cooperation to the Board members to collectively realize the dreams and visions of developing the north east states.
The forum, also called on Nigerians to give support to the incoming administration under the leadership of Bola Ahmmed Tinibu to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.