By Michael Agbaji
Just a day after the resignation of sen.Abdul Ningi as Chairman Northern Senators Forum on the controversy leading to his suspension over alleged budget Padding, Sen Abdulaziz Yar”adua this Thursday emerged Chairman Northern Senators Forum.
According to Sen. Yar”adua, as a Members of Northern Senators Forum,i am deeply honored and humbled to communicate to you today my acceptance as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my distinguished colleagues for their vote and confidence in me following the resignation of my distinguished elder brother Senator Abdul Ningi whom I hold in high esteem he says”.
He say, I wish to acknowledge and commend the decent outing and the contributions he made during his tenure. am aware of the challenges facing the Northern region which Include: Security, agriculture,education, healthcare, drug abuse and human trafficking. Others are so numerous to mention but I can not anything alone without the cooperation of my colleagues.
The major objective of the Northern Forum is to promote the interest of Nigeria first followed by development of the North through collaboration with our distinguished colleagues from the South and cooperating with the executive arm of government to ensure that the challenges of the region are attended to.
I am committed to streamlined activities within the Northem Senators Forum. We shall operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity, upholding the trust placed on us by the electorate. Our legislative discourse will continue to be characterized by civility, dignity, and adherence to the rule of law as we fulfill our lawmaking, policy-making,and oversight functions.
I am confident that with our collective efforts and cooperation, we can effect positive change, uplift the North, and contribute to the overall development of our great nation. Together, let us embark on this journey with unwavering dedication and a steadfast commitment to serving our constituents and our country.
May our actions be guided by wisdom, compassion, and a shared vision for a better and brighter future for all Nigerians.
Northern Senators Forum consist of all the senator from 19 northern State and FCT,just yesterday,Southern Senators Forum elected Senator from Lagos State as their Chairman.
