Governor Buni attends 10th North East Governors’ Forum meeting in Bauchi
The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, is currently in Bauchi, participating in the 10th North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) meeting alongside his colleagues.
The meeting, which is being held today, May 18, 2024, is a platform for the NE Governors to exchange views on strategies and share best practices to address the pressing issues facing the North East as well as improve the quality of life for residents of the zone.
The meeting is being chaired by Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, who reiterated the commitment of the North East Governors to tackle the subregion’s challenges.
He emphasized the importance of addressing insecurity, educational backwardness, and the deficit in social amenities, while also seeking ways to facilitate socio-economic development across the North East.
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The host Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, highlighted the significance of the frequent NEGF meetings, which he noted demonstrate the governors’ commitment to fostering zonal unity and resolving the subregion’s challenges.
Gov. Buni also expressed the governors’ readiness and zeal to collectively respect and continue to honour the trust reposed on them by the overwhelming electorate in their respective states.
A communique was issued at the end of the meeting. During the opening ceremony, the Governors used the occasion to unveil the NACCIMA 2024 North East Joint Trade Fair Prospectus ahead of the commencement of the flag-off of the trade fair by Vice President Kashim Shettima tomorrow at the IBB Square in Bauchi.
