The Executive Governor of Zamfara state and Chairman Nigeria Governors' Forum Hon Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar (Shatiman Zamfara), today Thursday July 10th, 2017, received a delegation of officials of the Northern Nigeria Musicians' Forum in Gusau, the state capital.
Receiving the delegation at his office, Gov Yari welcomed them to Zamfara state and expressed delight over the formation of the Forum.
He described the formation of the Forum as timely, especially considering the need for Northern Nigeria to be enlightened, mobilized and educated through songs that disseminate information quickly.
The Executive Governor said with the current wave of technological development across the globe, mobilization of people is made more easier such through songs.
He regretted that the region is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, but could not be properly explored, harnessed and exploited for the benefit of the region in particular and Nigeria at large.
He then stressed the need for the Forum to start thinking of the ways the region is mobilized to be up and doing in harnessing it's vast resources, so that youth can be gainfully employed to actively contribute in the Nation's economic diversification derive.
Gov Yari who said the decision by the musicians to come together as a team is a sign of unity among them and a welcome development, also urged them to use their talent to enlighten the general public on efforts being made by Buhari administration in tackling the Nation's multifaceted problems to revive the country's economy for growth and development.
The NGF Chairman who said music is an important tool for effective mobilization of people, also commended the musicians for their prayers and support to President Muhammadu Buhari and assured them of the President's health improvement, saying the President would soon return home to continue with the good job he has started for the the country.
He told the delegation that when they visited the President Iast month, the NGF delegation told the President that the Ag President has been doing well and is working with the Governors in carrying out his duties.
He said it was the delegation of the Governors that advised the President to stay behind to fully recover so as to give him full strength and health to handle the job of the president, none stop.
The NGF Chairman who also said President Muhammadu Buhari has done a lot for the Nation within the two year period of his reign, particularly in the areas of Security, fight against corruption and injustice, economic diversification in agriculture and mineral resources, also said the President needed commendation.
Speaking Earlier, the delegation led by its Chairman Mal Adamu Dauda Kahutu Rarara said they visited the Governor to demonstrate the musicians' continued support and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari, the APC led government and all those who wish well for Nigeria as a nation.
The Musicians who described Gov Yari as one of the best Northern leaders who has been doing well for his people, Northern region in particular and Nigeria at large also called on other Governors to emulate him.
The Union commended Gov Yari for consistency in his support, assistance and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Signed
Ibrahim Dosara
Hon Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Zamfara state.
( Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications)
10/08/2017
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