Gov. Buni Attends 10th North-East Governors’ Meeting in Bauchi

Gov. Buni Attends 10th North-East Governors’ Meeting in Bauchi

By Musa Musa, Bauchi

His Excellency,  Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON the executive governor of yobe state, is presently in Bauchi, along side his colleagues participating in the 10th North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) meeting which is  slated for today Saturday 18/05/2024 .

The meeting, chaired by Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, 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.

In his opening remarks, Governor Zulum 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.

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.