Kebbi state Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in the implementation of economic policies and programmes aimed at reducing economic hardship among Nigeria.
The Governor made the commendation in an interview with newsmen this Tuesday shortly after visiting Governor Bello Muhammed Mutawalle in Gusau in company of Katsina State Governor Rt. Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state to commiserate with him on the unfortunate massacre of innocent people by bandits in Zamfara state.
He told newsmen that, Nigerians ought to appreciate efforts being done by incumbent administration under President Muhammadu Buhari in the provision of socio-basic amenities and infrastructure as well as tackling security challenges for the comfort of the citizenry.
He urged Nigerians to be patient, understanding and courageous enough until total victory has been achieved.
Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu commiserated with Governor and people of Zamfara state on the tragic event praying Allah to prevent occurrence.
Earlier, Katsina State Governor Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, Chairman of Northwest Governors Forum on Security who spoke during the sympathy visit expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of Nigeria Governors Forum, Northwest Governors Forum and Progressives Governors Forum to the government and people of Zamfara on the massacre.
He appealed to those whose families were affected to sustain prayers for the Allah’s mercy and protection to the departed and the living.
The governor admonished leaders at all levels to fear Allah and entrench and fairness in the task of governance.
Responding, Zamfara State Governor, Muhammadu Bello Matawalle thanked the visiting Governors for their sympathy and empathy, assuring that security operatives are on top of the situation.
Governor Bello Matawalle thanked the Governors Forum for donating fifty million naira to the victims pledging to channel the money to the affected families in Anka and Bukkiyu Local Government areas.