Governor Sule Warns Fishermen Using Obnoxious Fishing Method To Desist
By Rabiu Omaku,Lafia
Nasarawa State Governor Engineer Abdullahi Sule has warned fishermen in the State to avoid obnoxious means of caughing fish.
The Governor gave the hint during the second edition of Nasarawa State Fishing Festival held at Feferuwa lake, Tungan Nupawa community of Lafia East Administrative Area of Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Governor Sule welcome development partners to the State, describing the event as an epoch-making one, creating a window of opportunity for the people.
He said the state government would put all machineries in place to harness and enhance Internally Generated Revenue, and to place the state amongst the committee of states
He applauded the Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Hon.Haliru Arabo, for expressing his mind in the public that he (the governor) should come back for a third term.
The Governor also stated that his administration has done more than his predecessor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura.
“I’m an old man, I don’t think I will contest for anything here after; I expect a new person that will perform more than us,” he said.
Umar Abdullahi -The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Umar Abdullahi during his speech applauded the state governor, Engineer Abdullahi
Sule, for his spirit of commitment.
Commissioner for Information, Culture And Tourism Dr Ibrahim Tanko thanked the state governor for according topmost priority to culture and tourism.
The State Chief Judge, Justice Aisha Bashir Aliyu, in her remark lauded the effort of the state governor for the upgrading of Tungan Nupawa road, Saying she was afraid to ply the road during the first edition of fishing festival due to the nature of the road then, adding that the governor deserved an applause for the upgrade of the road.
The Executive Chairman of Lafia Local Government, Honorable Halilu Arabo, has advocated for a third term for Governor Abdullahi Sule.
In his welcome address as the host chairman, he eulogised the remarkable feat recorded under the incumbent administration in the state.
Sarkin Tungan Nupawa , Alhaji Ahmadu Jibrin, bestowed a traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Tungan Nupawa on the governor.
The Chairman of Fishery Cooperative Federation of Nigeria, Lafia East Branch, appealed to the governor to assist the traditional ruler with automobile to ease his voyage, as well as upgrade his status.
