From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Northern Professionals and Academics Forum (NPAF) has expressed strong support for recent remarks made by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s developmental strides in Northern Nigeria.
The Northern Professionals and Academics Forum is a non-partisan network of over 1,500 experts, educators, and practitioners committed to driving socio-economic advancement in Northern Nigeria through research, policy advocacy, and community engagement.
Speaking at the opening of a two-day interactive forum on government-citizen engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) at Arewa House in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani applauded President Tinubu’s unprecedented backing for state governments, where he said, “No Nigerian President has supported governors like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Governor Sani stated. “No governor will oppose him.”
While the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu highlighted significant improvements in the security architecture across Kaduna and neighbouring states, he credited collaborative efforts between federal and state security task forces for the noticeable drop in incidents of banditry and kidnapping.
According to Ribadu, the enhanced security climate has restored confidence in road travel among government officials and citizens alike.
In a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Hajiya Fatima Bello, the NPAF lauded Governor Sani and NSA Ribadu for their “honest and factual” reflection of President Tinubu’s achievements.
The statement further read: “Those attacking them for speaking the truth are nothing but enemies of the North.
“We can see that our governors now have more resources to implement people-oriented projects and pay workers’ salaries on time.”
“It is obvious that under Tinubu’s leadership, Northern Nigeria is experiencing sustained focus on critical areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security.
“Governor Uba Sani and Malam Ribadu have rightly highlighted these achievements, which align with our own assessments as professionals and scholars dedicated to the region’s progress.
NPAF commended President Tinubu’s “multi-dimensional approach” to development, describing it as a “blueprint for inclusive governance.
“We salute Governor Sani and Adviser Ribadu for spotlighting these successes, which are translating into real improvements in livelihoods and safety across the North,” it added.
However, the group cautioned that some individuals within the region continue to undermine the President’s efforts due to what it described as “unnecessary sentiments.”
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