Segun Babatunde, Bauchi
The North East Elders and Youth Peoples Forum (NEEYPF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reappointing Goni Ibrahim Alkali as Managing Director /Chief Executive of North East Development Commission (NEDC).
The Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Salihu Magaji, who made the commendation Wednesday in Bauchi when he addressed a Press Conference at Hazibal International Conference Hall, said with the reappointment of Goni the President had proven himself as a master strategist and a true Nigerian patriot whose interest is to build a Nigeria that works for all.
Magaji said, “The caliber of people just appointed by Mr. President especially quintessential leader who hsd proven himself like Goni Alkali has proven what most of us already know about his ability to spot talent and reward hardwork.
“We members of our forum in the entire North East are happy that The President found our leader , mentor,and brother, msn people, workaholic, patriot Goni Alkaliworthy of appointment as the Managing Director NEDC.
“Goni Alkali has over the years proven himself to be a realiable leader who cares about the welfare and wellbeing of the North east and Nigerians across the region and beyond.
“We are confident, and assured Mr. President, Vice President Kashim Shettima that North East , Nigerians will benefit immensely from his wealth of experience, competence and commitment to national development.
“We are also confident that with calibre of technocracts like Goni Alkali, who work tirelessly to improve the well being of the citizenry Mr President will leave a legacy projects in the North East and Nigeria.
While congratulating the reappinted MD, Magaji said “Alkali as an achiever will continue to give examplary leadership , that will genuinely rebuild the North East region and beyond and will justify the confidence reposed on him through completion and execution of more viable projects that will redevelop the region”.
He assured Alkali of continued support of all stake holders in the region for him to succeed.
“We appeal to Nigerians , to support the Federal government initiatives to transform the country and to continue to maintain the peace and be law abiding because the country belongs to all of us and we most not do anything to destroy it “, he advised.
