… Commends Niger for sustaining the zoning system since 1999
From John Adams Minna
Former Military Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) has said the zoning arrangements in our political journey has brought peace and stability in the system and therefore urged political leadership of this country sustain it.
General Abdulsalami specifically singled out Niger State for commendations for maintaining the zoning system in all political offices since the return of democracy in 1999, saying that it brought great deal of stability in the system.
The former Head of State spoke at his residence in Minna on Tuesday when members of the state house of assembly, led by it speaker RT Hon Abdulmalik Sarkindaji paid him a courtesy visit.
According to him ” the Zoning system in the State has really work and I hope it will continue in order to stabilize the democracy to work more especially in Niger State”
General Abdulsalami, also emphasized the need for synergy and a harmonious relationship between the executive and legislative arm of the government for the overall benefit of the electorates
stressing that there will be no any meaningful development if the two arms of government are engaged in an unnecessary squabble.
He commended the state legislative arm for what he described as a robust relationship with the executive, adding that “I am very impressed with what I have seen so far, it is quite commendable. I urged you to sustain this harmonious relationship”.
“You should continue in this direction for a better and prosperous Niger State that will progress economically and peacefully. That is what democracy is all about”
The Speaker had earlier told their host that the lawmakers were in his residence to Condoled him over the recent lost of his brother and Military allied, late General Garba Duba (Rtd).
He Commended the former Head’ of State for his sacrifice towards nation building and therefore need to tab from his wealth of experience. He sought for his fatherly blessings and guidance to enable them achieve their Legislative responsibility for the overall development of the State.
Sarkin Daji informed the elder statesman that the assembly and the state Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago have enjoyed a smooth working relationship since their inauguration and promised to sustain it for the good of the state.
The Speaker described the Governor as an exceptionally leader with a different which the members of the 10th Assembly felt that it is good they intimate the two Elder statesman so that they can continue to encourage the farmer Governor to enable him perform better and continue to do the good work that he has started.
According to the Speaker the 10th Assembly is committed to legislate laws for the progress of the state, and continue to have a synergetic relationship with critical stakeholders in the State.
The lawmakers paid a similar visit to the residence of another Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) at his uphill residence in Minna.