From Akilani Abdullah, Lagos
The North East Students Forum has applauded the appointment of Professor Rufa’i Alkali as President Goodluck Jonathan new Special Adviser on Political Affairs, saying his appointment will be a positive political impact.
The Forum Chairman, Comrade Auwal Jibrin Mohammed, in a statement said the concerned and regard shown by Jonathan for identifying with prominent sons and daughters from the north east geo political zone is indeed a giant stride towards the transformation agenda of the present administration.
The students said Alkali has exhibited rare maturity, loyalty and discipline in previous national assignments to the country.
The students described the political scientist as a “development thinker” who believes in channeling his intellect into areas that will have positive impact on the larger society.
“While congratulating Prof. Alkali, a political scientist and former national publicity secretary of the Nigerian ruling party, PDP, we urge him to continue with his noble contribution with his wealth of knowledge as he previously did in the other offices held in time past “
The students said Alkali came into office at a time when his political knowledge was needed to stabilize the polity as activities were gathering fresh momentum ahead of 2015 general elections.
