The Progressives Governors Forum has commended the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, for his exemplary leadership which it described as inspirational.
In a statement marking Zulum’s birthday and signed by the Kebbi State Governor and Chairman of the forum, Atiku Bagudu, in Abuja on Thursday, the governors saluted the doggedness of Zulum in tackling insecurity while also providing insightful leadership to the people of Borno State.
The statement reads, “We celebrate this special occasion with Your Excellency, your entire family and the people of Borno State.
“We wish to acknowledge and commend your exemplary leadership, vision and commitment to a united and peaceful Nigeria.
“Under the leadership of our party, APC and our President, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, we acknowledge your dedication and commitment to the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East and insecurity in every part of the country.
“Your insightful and resolute passion to mobilise Nigerians towards ending insecurity and managing processes of governance is a source of inspiration.
“We rejoice with His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and
re-affirm our commitment to continue to work with the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, to roll out programmes that would strengthen the capacities of our governments to create jobs, fight insecurity, stimulate economic activity, reduce inequality and diminish poverty in Nigeria.”
